Tanguy is 28 years old and still living with his parents. They think it's time he moves out. He doesn't, so they hatch a plan.
Acting
Éric Berger's deadpan Tanguy vs. Sabine Azéma's escalating desperation.
Writing
Chatiliez's savage script makes every scheme backfire beautifully.
Production
That absurdly cozy Paris flat you'll never afford.
Director
Étienne Chatiliez
Éric Berger
Tanguy Guetz
Sabine Azéma
Edith Guetz
André Dussollier
Paul Guetz
Hélène Duc
Grand-Mère
Aurore Clément
Carole
Jean-Paul Rouve
Bruno Lemoine
André Wilms
Le psychiatre
Richard Guedj
Patrick
Roger Van Hool
Philippe
Nathalie Krebs
Noëlle
Sachi Kawamata
Kimiko
Annelise Hesme
Marguerite
Jacques Boudet
Le juge
Philippe Laudenbach
Maître Badinier
Delphine Sérina
Sophie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film's title became French slang for adult children living at home—like calling someone a 'Boomerang Kid' with extra shame.
Director Étienne Chatiliez cast Éric Berger after seeing him play a similar role in a short film—typecasting as destiny.
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