The Sweet Escape

The Sweet Escape

The Sweet Escape

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The Sweet Escape

2015

1h 45m

6.6(147 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Michel, a fifty year old man, graphic designer, decides to change the urban lifestyle and go on an adventure. Fascinated by airmail, he dreams at Jean Mermoz when he's on scooter. One day, Michel sees a picture of a kayak.

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Production Companies

Canal+

France 3 Cinéma

Why Not Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

Bruno Podalydès

Michel

Bruno Podalydès

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Sandrine Kiberlain

Rachelle

Sandrine Kiberlain

Acting

Agnès Jaoui

Laëtitia

Agnès Jaoui

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Vimala Pons

Mila

Vimala Pons

Acting

Denis Podalydès

Rémi

Denis Podalydès

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Michel Vuillermoz

Christophe

Michel Vuillermoz

Acting

Jean-Noël Brouté

Damien

Jean-Noël Brouté

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Pierre Arditi

Fisherman who looks like Pierre Arditi

Pierre Arditi

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Noémie Lvovsky

Mrs. Pirchtate, the neighbor

Noémie Lvovsky

Acting

Samir Guesmi

Delivery guy

Samir Guesmi

Acting

Mehdi Djaadi

Hypermarket vigil

Mehdi Djaadi

Acting

Blutch

Bastien

Blutch

Acting

Benjamin Lavernhe

Bernard

Benjamin Lavernhe

Acting

Leslie Menu

Annabella

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Nassime Nazari

Courier woman

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Georges Labbouz

Mr. Poivrier

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Nicolas Bruneaux

Friendly fisherman

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Olivier Miconi

Trumpeter

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Directing

Guillaume Plumejeau

Kayak teacher

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Acting

Nino Podalydès

Young kayaker

Nino Podalydès

Acting

Stéphanie Cléau

Garden woman

Stéphanie Cléau

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