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The Butterfly
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The Butterfly

2002-12-18 · 85 min · ★ 6.7

Family · Drama

An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.

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Directors
Philippe Muyl
Production companies
Canal+, Alicéléo, France 2 Cinéma
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michel SerraultMichel SerraultJulien
Claire BouanichClaire BouanichElsa
Nade DieuNade DieuIsabelle
Françoise MichaudFrançoise MichaudCafe Waitress
Pierre PoirotPierre PoirotPolice Commissioner
Jacky NercessianJacky NercessianPoliceman
Jacques BouanichJacques BouanichSébastien's Father
Hélène HilyMarguerite, the Concierge
Catherine CylerCatherine CylerSébastien's Mother
Jerry LucasSébastien
Aurélie MerielAurélie MerielIsabelle's Friend
Idwig StephaneIdwig StephaneEntomologist
Fabien BéharFabien BéharThe Hotel Manager
Francis FrappatFrancis FrappatGeometrician
Françoise DuboisWoman in Telephone Booth
Gérald MailletHomeless Man
Magali BonatMagali BonatSports Store Saleswoman

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