L'absence

Oct 21, 1976

1h 33m

★ 0.0

Overview

Louise is a professional photographer and very successful in her job. But her father who had disappeared for many years resurfaced. He is very sick and would like to see his three daughters again. At the request of her father, Louise hesitates and then slips away. The reappearance of his father poses problems even in her life as a couple.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Louise

Frédérique Collin

Estelle

Monique Mercure

Paul

Jean Gascon

François

Guy Thauvette

Jacques

Jocelyn Bérubé

Helene

Louisette Dussault

Anne

Isabelle Lajeunesse

Pierre Collin

Jean LeClerc

Jeanne Ostiguy

Roger Le Bel

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