Off and Running (2008)

  • NR
  • 04/16/2008 (FR)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 33m

Overview

A missed highway exit leads Darry Marzouki, an unemployed magician, to cross paths with Irène Montier Duval, a wealthy woman carrying a Hermès bag full of cash. Out of love, she acted as an intermediary in an arms deal between a French minister and Korea. When the deal was exposed, the minister tried to pin the blame on her. On the run, she offers to pay Darry to drive her to Geneva in his BMW. The problem? The BMW isn’t his—he impulsively stole it from his hot-tempered brother-in-law, who’s out for blood. Unable to accept Irène’s offer, Darry pretends to be an activist heading to a summit in Locarno. Irène, eager for a change, plays along. They have little in common but spend three unforgettable days together—while being chased by Koreans, French intelligence, a minister, and the furious brother-in-law. In the end, one finds love, the other freedom.

Tonie Marshall

Director

Cast

Nathalie Baye's headshot

Nathalie Baye

Irène Montier-Duval
Édouard Baer's headshot

Édouard Baer

Darry Marzouki
Guy Marchand's headshot

Guy Marchand

Pierre Delage
Mélanie Bernier's headshot

Mélanie Bernier

Sonia Yacovlev
JoeyStarr's headshot

JoeyStarr

Max
Maurice Bénichou's headshot

Maurice Bénichou

Serge
Bulle Ogier's headshot

Bulle Ogier

Madeleine
Sandrine Le Berre's headshot

Sandrine Le Berre

Carine

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