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)
