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Feature film — 2015

The Sweet Escape (2015)

6.61h 45mComedy — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 157 votes.

Canal+ / France 3 Cinéma / Why Not Productions

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Director: Bruno Podalydès

On screen

Cast & crew

Bruno Podalydès as Michel

Bruno Podalydès

Michel

Sandrine Kiberlain as Rachelle

Sandrine Kiberlain

Rachelle

Agnès Jaoui as Laëtitia

Agnès Jaoui

Laëtitia

Vimala Pons as Mila

Vimala Pons

Mila

Denis Podalydès as Rémi

Denis Podalydès

Rémi

Michel Vuillermoz as Christophe

Michel Vuillermoz

Christophe

Jean-Noël Brouté as Damien

Jean-Noël Brouté

Damien

Pierre Arditi as Fisherman who looks like Pierre Arditi

Pierre Arditi

Fisherman who looks like Pierre Arditi

Noémie Lvovsky as Mrs. Pirchtate, the neighbor

Noémie Lvovsky

Mrs. Pirchtate, the neighbor

Samir Guesmi as Delivery guy

Samir Guesmi

Delivery guy

Mehdi Djaadi as Hypermarket vigil

Mehdi Djaadi

Hypermarket vigil

Blutch as Bastien

Blutch

Bastien