When the Cat's Away (1997)

  • NR
  • 06/20/1997 (US)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 31m

No man. No job. No cat.

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.

Cédric Klapisch

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Garance Clavel's headshot

Garance Clavel

Chloé
Zinedine Soualem's headshot

Zinedine Soualem

Djamel
Renée Le Calm's headshot

Renée Le Calm

Madame Renée
Olivier Py's headshot

Olivier Py

Michel
Simon Abkarian's headshot

Simon Abkarian

Carlos
Marilyne Canto's headshot

Marilyne Canto

la femme flic
Antoine Chappey's headshot

Antoine Chappey

le mec bourré
Romain Duris's headshot

Romain Duris

le joueur de batterie

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