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.
Philippe Caubère
as Joseph Pagnol
Nathalie Roussel
as Augustine Pagnol
Didier Pain
as Uncle Jules
Thérèse Liotard
as Aunt Rose
Julien Ciamaca
as Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old
Victorien Delamare
as Paul Pagnol, 5 years old
Joris Molinas
as Lili des Bellons
Benoit Martin
as Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old
Paul Crauchet
as Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns
Pierre Maguelon
as François, father of Lili
Michel Modo
as Postman
Jean Rougerie
as Bergougnas, secondhand dealer