
Plot
Raised by his science teacher father, Joseph Pagnol, and seamstress mother Augustine, young Marcel grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili, who teaches him about rural life.
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Cast

Philippe Caubère
Joseph Pagnol

Nathalie Roussel
Augustine Pagnol

Didier Pain
Uncle Jules

Thérèse Liotard
Aunt Rose

Julien Ciamaca
Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old

Victorien Delamare
Paul Pagnol, 5 years old

Joris Molinas
Lili des Bellons

Benoit Martin
Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old

Paul Crauchet
Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns

Pierre Maguelon
François, father of Lili

Michel Modo
Postman

Jean Rougerie
Bergougnas, secondhand dealer

Victor Garrivier
Priest of la Treille

Raoul Curet
Mr. Vincent

Annick Danis
Maid

Maxime Lombard
Mr. Arnaud

Michèle Loubet
Ms. Guimard, teacher

René Loyon
Mr. Besson

Benjamin Detriche
Paul Pagnol, 3 years old

Jean-Pierre Darras
Marcel Pagnol, elderly, narrator (voice)

Louis Lalanne

Sébastien Grazzini

Andrée Damant
Woman (uncredited)