When the Cat's Away (1996) Movie Still 8x10

When the Cat's Away is a 1996 French film about a young woman named Chloé who loses her cat in the Bastille neighborhood of Paris, sparking a search that draws her into the lives of her quirky and diverse neighbors. As she hunts for her pet, she discovers a deeper connection to her community and questions her place in a rapidly changing city. The film blends gentle humor with social observation in a warm, ensemble-driven story.