L'absence

L'absence

L'absence

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L'absence

1976

1h 33m

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Drama

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.

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11 members

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Frédérique Collin

Louise

Frédérique Collin

Acting

Monique Mercure

Estelle

Monique Mercure

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Jean Gascon

Paul

Jean Gascon

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Guy Thauvette

François

Guy Thauvette

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Jocelyn Bérubé

Jacques

Jocelyn Bérubé

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Louisette Dussault

Helene

Louisette Dussault

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Isabelle Lajeunesse

Anne

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Pierre Collin

Unknown Role

Pierre Collin

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Jean LeClerc

Unknown Role

Jean LeClerc

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Jeanne Ostiguy

Unknown Role

Jeanne Ostiguy

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Roger Le Bel

Unknown Role

Roger Le Bel

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