
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.

as Joseph Pagnol

as Augustine Pagnol

as Uncle Jules

as Aunt Rose

as Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old

as Paul Pagnol, 5 years old

as Lili des Bellons

as Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old

as Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns

as François, father of Lili

as Postman

as Bergougnas, secondhand dealer

as Priest of la Treille

as Mr. Vincent

as Maid

as Mr. Arnaud

as Ms. Guimard, teacher

as Mr. Besson

as Paul Pagnol, 3 years old

as Marcel Pagnol, elderly, narrator (voice)



as Woman (uncredited)