
Nicholas is the eldest son of a wealthy suburban family, whose businesswoman mother makes deals from a helicopter and has an affair with her business partner. His cheerful, alcoholic father, on the other hand, is reduced to a prisoner in his room with his devoted dog and electric train set. Unbeknownst to his parents, Nicholas works as a window cleaner and dish washer in a Parisian cafe. He is also in love with the daughter of another cafe's owner, who, however, has an abusive boyfriend. One night, Nicholas sneaks a few drunken drifters into his family wine cellar and his father unexpectedly takes a liking to the stranger.
| Release Date | December 1, 1999 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Adieu, plancher des vaches! | |
| Runtime | 1h 58min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | French | |
| Original Language | French | |
| Production Countries | France, Italy, Switzerland | |
| Production Companies | Alia FilmsPierre Grise ProductionsCarac FilmsIstituto Luce Cinecittà | |