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The Butterfly(2002)

December 18, 20021h 25m

68%User score 68 percent

User Score

144 votes

Overview

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

Director: Philippe Muyl
Writers: Philippe Muyl

Top Billed Cast

Michel Serrault
Julien
Claire Bouanich
Elsa
Nade Dieu
Isabelle
Françoise Michaud
Cafe Waitress

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Pierre Poirot

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Jacky Nercessian

Policeman

Jacques Bouanich

Sébastien's Father

Catherine Cyler

Sébastien's Mother

Aurélie Meriel

Isabelle's Friend

Idwig Stephane

Entomologist

Fabien Béhar

The Hotel Manager

Magali Bonat

Sports Store Saleswoman

Hélène Hily

Marguerite, the Concierge

Jerry Lucas

Sébastien

Francis Frappat

Geometrician

Françoise Dubois

Woman in Telephone Booth

Gérald Maillet

Homeless Man

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Status: Released
Original title: Le Papillon
Original language: French
Production: Canal+, Alicéléo, France 2 Cinéma

Keywords

neglected child
insect collector
older friend