Alexa, Fernand, and Louis form a tender yet unconventional trio in a quiet suburban home. Fleeing failed marriages and societal expectations, they build a life rooted in love and mutual support. But their unorthodox arrangement stirs suspicion, especially from a curious police inspector whose own life is about to change in unexpected ways.
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Sami Frey
Fernand Bulard
Known for
Band of Outsiders
The Truth
Christine Murillo
Alexa, dite Alex
Known for
Umbrella Coup
La Vie de Bohème
Mario Gonzales
Louis
Also in
The Angel
The Red Poster
Nicole Jamet
Sylvie
Known for
The Octopus
Michel Aumont
L'inspecteur Bricat
Known for
The Count of Monte Cristo
The ComDads
Mathé Souverbie
La mère de Sylvie
Also in
Three Men and a Cradle
As Easy as Pie
Alain Salomon
Roger
Also in
The Angel
Jacques Rispal
Le père de Louis
Known for
The Cat
Going Places
Florence Brière
Also in
La Poupée sanglante
The Accursed Kings
Luce Fabiole
Peau de Chagrin
Known for
The Two of Us
The Bride Wore Black
Nicolas Serreau
Le serveur dans la boîte
Known for
Romuald & Juliette
Marie-Thérèse Saussure
Madame Picaud
Known for
Céline and Julie Go Boating
Coline Serreau Director · Jean-Pierre Mas Composer Jean-François Robin Cinematographer
First release December 21, 1977 · Produced in France · Production SND
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Original title
Pourquoi pas !
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French
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French
Release dates
France · December 21, 1977
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No release date listed for United States.
France
December 19, 1996 · TV · Arte
December 12, 2022 · Digital · Arte•tv
June 16, 2025 · TV · Arte
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