diff --git a/file_utils/mvparent.sh b/file_utils/mvparent.sh
index 951d9be..9eb448e 100755
--- a/file_utils/mvparent.sh
+++ b/file_utils/mvparent.sh
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/bin/sh
 #
-# mvparent.sh, Copyright © 2007, 2010 Matteo Cypriani
+# mvparent.sh, Copyright © 2007, 2010, 2020 Matteo Cypriani
 #
 # This program is free software. It comes without any warranty, to
 # the extent permitted by applicable law. You can redistribute it
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ while [ -n "$1" ] ; do
     fi
 
     rmdir "$target"
+    cd "$OLDPWD"
 done
 
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