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L'absence
L'absence

L'absence

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Drama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

21 October 1976

Country

Canada

Cast

Frédérique Collin

Frédérique Collin

Louise

Monique Mercure

Monique Mercure

Estelle

Jean Gascon

Jean Gascon

Paul

Guy Thauvette

Guy Thauvette

François

Jocelyn Bérubé

Jocelyn Bérubé

Jacques

Louisette Dussault

Louisette Dussault

Helene

Isabelle Lajeunesse

Isabelle Lajeunesse

Anne

Pierre Collin

Pierre Collin

Jean LeClerc

Jean LeClerc

Jeanne Ostiguy

Jeanne Ostiguy

Roger Le Bel

Roger Le Bel

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