---
title: "Leaving"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/leaving-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43619
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Leaving (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/leaving-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Leaving is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Pyramide Productions, Camera One, VMP. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A housewife's orderly life unravels when she falls for a charismatic builder."

### Why Watch
- Strong central performance
- Explores midlife desire and self‑discovery

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief 85‑minute runtime may limit depth
- Tone & Suitability: The story deals with adult themes of infidelity and self‑reflection, best suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, romantic, introspective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/leaving-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Catherine Corsini
- **Networks / Studios**: Pyramide Productions, Camera One, VMP

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kristin Scott Thomas** as *Suzanne*
- **Sergi López** as *Ivan*
- **Yvan Attal** as *Samuel*
- **Bernard Blancan** as *Rémi*
- **Daisy Broom** as *Marion*
- **Aladin Reibel** as *Dubreuil*
- **Alexandre Vidal** as *David*
- **Berta Esquirol** as *Berta*
- **Gérard Lartigau** as *Lagache*
- **Geneviève Casile** as *La mère de Samuel*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What profession does the protagonist aim to return to?
She plans to resume work as a physiotherapist after a twenty‑year hiatus.

### Q: What event disrupts her comfortable life?
She begins a passionate affair with a Spanish builder.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑five minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released on 12 August 2009 in France.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Leaving — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43619)
- [Leaving (1984) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/280219-leaving/prehled/)
- [What's Leaving Streaming August 2026 | WhatIsLeaving.com](https://whatisleaving.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*