

Chacun cherche son chat
- Comedy
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.
When the Cat's Away is a 1996 French comedy about a young Parisian woman who must search her neighborhood for her beloved cat after it goes missing while in the care of an elderly neighbor. The film follows Chloe's journey through Paris as she encounters colorful local characters during her desperate hunt. A lighthearted exploration of community, friendship, and one woman's determination to find her furry friend.
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Garance ClavelChloé
Zinedine SoualemDjamel
Renée Le CalmMadame Renée
Olivier PyMichel
Simon AbkarianCarlos
Marilyne Cantola femme flic
Antoine Chappeyle mec bourré
Romain Durisle joueur de batterie
Hélène de Fougerollesun mannequin
Éric Savinle militant onze de pique
Hiam AbbassUne femme dans la cour- Jane BradburyMannequin
Joël BrisseLe peintre Bel Canto- Franck BussiMec agressif
Andrée DamantMadame Dubois

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When was When the Cat's Away released?
The film was released on April 3, 1996.
What is the plot about?
Chloe, a young Parisian, returns from vacation to discover her cat Gris-Gris has gone missing while being watched by her elderly neighbor Madame Renée. She embarks on a search through her neighborhood, meeting various characters along the way.
What genre is When the Cat's Away?
It is a comedy film that blends humor with a heartfelt story about community and the lengths one person will go to find a beloved pet.









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