The Butterfly

AA
1h 25m
2002
6.8 /10 (135)

Overview

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

Country : France
Languages : Français
Released Date: 2002-12-18

Top Billed Cast

Michel Serrault

Julien

Claire Bouanich

Elsa

Nade Dieu

Isabelle

Françoise Michaud

Cafe Waitress

Pierre Poirot

Police Commissioner

Jacky Nercessian

Policeman

Jacques Bouanich

Sébastien's Father

Hélène Hily

Marguerite, the Concierge

Catherine Cyler

Sébastien's Mother

Jerry Lucas

Sébastien

Aurélie Meriel

Isabelle's Friend

Idwig Stephane

Entomologist

Fabien Béhar

The Hotel Manager

Francis Frappat

Geometrician

Françoise Dubois

Woman in Telephone Booth

Gérald Maillet

Homeless Man

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