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Why Not!

6.119771h 33mMovieRomanceComedyDrama

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…

DirectorColine Serreau
ProducerMichèle Dimitri

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Cast · Directed by Coline Serreau

SFSami Frey
Sami Frey
Fernand Bulard
CMChristine Murillo
Christine Murillo
Alexa, dite Alex
MGMario Gonzales
Mario Gonzales
Louis
NJNicole Jamet
Nicole Jamet
Sylvie
MAMichel Aumont
Michel Aumont
L'inspecteur Bricat
MSMathé Souverbie
Mathé Souverbie
La mère de Sylvie
AS
Alain Salomon
Roger
JRJacques Rispal
Jacques Rispal
Le père de Louis
FBFlorence Brière
Florence Brière
LFLuce Fabiole
Luce Fabiole
Peau de Chagrin
NS
Nicolas Serreau
Le serveur dans la boîte
MS
Marie-Thérèse Saussure
Madame Picaud

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