When the Cat's Away
1996 · 91 MIN · IMDB 6.9 · 3,665 VOTES · DIR. Cédric Klapisch
Overview
When Chloe, a young Parisian, decides to take a long-overdue vacation, she has to find someone to look after Gris-Gris, her beloved cat. Everyone, including her gay male roommate, refuses to help her, but she finally makes an arrangement with the elderly Madame Renée, who often watches over other peoples' cats and dogs. However, when Chloe comes back, Madame Renée tells her that unfortunately the cat has been lost, and the unlucky owner goes on a search for her dear animal friend. While looking for the cat, she meets many colorful characters who populate the neighborhood.
Dialogue Timeline - 950 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME - EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:30 EVERYONE LOOKS FOR HIS CAT
00:07:38 What do you want from her?
00:10:12 Can go to see another place?
00:13:26 That wooden factory, you can ask
00:16:03 I mean... you'll find your cat!
00:21:23 You are really, I have taken a great pile.
00:24:11 How about the chaplet?
00:27:37 I have tried passing through Paris in an hour.
00:30:54 A piece of bread.
00:35:34 What are you doing with her?
00:38:43 Cloe, I joined in... A match...
00:41:30 You're only an assistant, speak carefully.
00:43:19 How about this set?
00:48:08 Don't harass her.
00:50:39 You wear skirts goodlookingly.
00:55:15 Gray Dust!
01:00:34 Yes, so do I.
01:03:03 Come with me
01:05:12 - What uses are there? - Worth 800 francs.
01:08:24 Don't look down.
01:12:40 - You like it? - Yes.
01:16:19 I'll drink this time.
01:20:11 Shall I help?
01:23:22 Paris... Our loving, this is Paris!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed950
Dialogue density10.4 lines / min
First line00:02:30
Final line01:23:22
Production Record
DirectorCédric Klapisch
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes3,665