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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2002-12-18
Languagefr
Runtime1h 25m
Production

Canal+, Alicéléo, France 2 Cinéma

6.7(145)
•2002•1h 25m

The Butterfly

FamilyDrama

Overview

An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.

Writing & Screenplay
Philippe Muyl
Cinematography
Nicolas Herdt

Principal Cast

17 credited
Michel Serrault
Michel SerraultJulien
Claire Bouanich
Claire BouanichElsa
Nade Dieu
Nade DieuIsabelle
Françoise Michaud
Françoise MichaudCafe Waitress
Pierre Poirot
Pierre PoirotPolice Commissioner
Jacky Nercessian
Jacky NercessianPoliceman
Jacques Bouanich
Jacques BouanichSébastien's Father
HH
Hélène HilyMarguerite, the Concierge
Catherine Cyler
Catherine CylerSébastien's Mother
JL
Jerry LucasSébastien

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