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The Butterfly

  • 2002
  • 1h 25m
  • Family, Drama
  • 6.7

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

Cast

Michel SerraultJulien
Claire BouanichElsa
Nade DieuIsabelle
Françoise MichaudCafe Waitress
Pierre PoirotPolice Commissioner
Jacky NercessianPoliceman
Jacques BouanichSébastien's Father
Hélène HilyMarguerite, the Concierge
Catherine CylerSébastien's Mother
Jerry LucasSébastien
Aurélie MerielIsabelle's Friend
Idwig StephaneEntomologist
Fabien BéharThe Hotel Manager
Francis FrappatGeometrician
Françoise DuboisWoman in Telephone Booth
Gérald MailletHomeless Man

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