Why Not!

Dec 21, 1977

1h 33m

★ 5.9

Overview

Alexa, Fernand, and Louis form a tender yet unconventional trio in a quiet suburban home. Fleeing failed marriages and societal expectations, they build a life rooted in love and mutual support. But their unorthodox arrangement stirs suspicion, especially from a curious police inspector whose own life is about to change in unexpected ways.

Genres

Romance

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Dimage

SND

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Cast

Fernand Bulard

Sami Frey

Alexa, dite Alex

Christine Murillo

Louis

Mario Gonzales

Sylvie

Nicole Jamet

L'inspecteur Bricat

Michel Aumont

La mère de Sylvie

Mathé Souverbie

Roger

Alain Salomon

Le père de Louis

Jacques Rispal

Florence Brière

Peau de Chagrin

Luce Fabiole

Le serveur dans la boîte

Nicolas Serreau

Madame Picaud

Marie-Thérèse Saussure

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