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The Butterfly

The Butterfly

2002•1h 25m•6.8/10
FamilyDrama

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6.8/10(136)

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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Production

Canal+, Alicéléo, France 2 Cinéma

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Julien

Claire Bouanich

Claire Bouanich

Elsa

Nade Dieu

Nade Dieu

Isabelle

Françoise Michaud

Françoise Michaud

Cafe Waitress

Pierre Poirot

Pierre Poirot

Police Commissioner

Jacky Nercessian

Jacky Nercessian

Policeman

Jacques Bouanich

Jacques Bouanich

Sébastien's Father

Hélène Hily

Marguerite, the Concierge

Catherine Cyler

Catherine Cyler

Sébastien's Mother

Jerry Lucas

Sébastien

Aurélie Meriel

Aurélie Meriel

Isabelle's Friend

Idwig Stephane

Idwig Stephane

Entomologist

Fabien Béhar

Fabien Béhar

The Hotel Manager

Francis Frappat

Geometrician

Françoise Dubois

Woman in Telephone Booth

Gérald Maillet

Homeless Man

Magali Bonat

Magali Bonat

Sports Store Saleswoman

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