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When the Cat's Away
Overview
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
Director and cast
- Cédric Klapisch Director
- Garance Clavel as Chloé
- Zinedine Soualem as Djamel
- Renée Le Calm as Madame Renée
- Olivier Py as Michel
- Simon Abkarian as Carlos
- Marilyne Canto as la femme flic
- Antoine Chappey as le mec bourré
- Romain Duris as le joueur de batterie
- Hélène de Fougerolles as un mannequin
- Eric Savin as le militant onze de pique
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