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Toto the Hero

19911h 31mJaco Van Dormael
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 85%

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80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.

DramaComedyFantasy
FutureFlashbackMagic RealismChildhoodUnreliable NarratorSwitched At Birth

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What is Toto the Hero (1991) about?

80-year-old Thomas recounts his childhood and middle age through a series of flashbacks and dream sequences. Thomas believes he’s been taken away from a better life at birth; following a hospital fire, he vividly recalls being swapped with another new-born, and subsequently grows up in a poorer neighbouring household.

Who stars in Toto the Hero?

Toto the Hero stars Michel Bouquet (Old Thomas), Thomas Godet (Child Thomas), Gisela Uhlen (Old Evelyne), Jo De Backer (Adult Thomas), Mireille Perrier (Adult Evelyne). The film was directed by Jaco Van Dormael.

How long is Toto the Hero?

Toto the Hero has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991.

Is Toto the Hero worth watching?

Toto the Hero holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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