When the Cat's Away

6.2

91m

1996

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.

Starring

Garance Clavel, Zinedine Soualem, Renée Le Calm, Olivier Py, Simon Abkarian, Marilyne Canto, Antoine Chappey, Romain Duris, Hélène de Fougerolles, Eric Savin

Directed By

Cédric Klapisch