When the Cat's Away
“No man. No job. No cat.”
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Garance Clavel
Chloé
Lead
Zinedine Soualem
Djamel
Renée Le Calm
Madame Renée
Olivier Py
Michel
Simon Abkarian
Carlos
Marilyne Canto
la femme flic
Antoine Chappey
le mec bourré
Romain Duris
le joueur de batterie
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Cédric Klapisch's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. When the Cat's Away is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
