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Times Have Been Better
Times Have Been Better

Times Have Been Better

Who knew coming out could do you in?

Genres

Comedy

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After moving in with his beau, 30ish banker Jérémy decides to let the cat out of the bag, telling his unsuspecting parents, Guy and Rosine, that he's gay. Though they've always envisioned themselves as enlightened, the news staggers Guy and Rosine -- who are determined to get to the root of Jérémy's homosexuality.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

93 mins

Rating

5.711/10

Release Date

24 October 2006

Country

France

Cast

Charlotte de Turckheim

Charlotte de Turckheim

Rosine

Bernard Le Coq

Bernard Le Coq

Guy

Arnaud Binard

Arnaud Binard

Jérémy

Olivier Gueritée

Olivier Gueritée

Robin

Franck de la Personne

Franck de la Personne

Yvan

Stéphane Boucher

Stéphane Boucher

Pascal

Thierry Desroses

Thierry Desroses

Serge

Pierre Deny

Pierre Deny

Marc

Chantal Ladesou

Chantal Ladesou

Nicole

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