"A childhood in Provence."
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.
Joseph Pagnol

Augustine Pagnol

Uncle Jules

Aunt Rose

Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old

Paul Pagnol, 5 years old

Lili des Bellons

Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old
Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns

François, father of Lili

Postman

Bergougnas, secondhand dealer

Priest of la Treille

Mr. Vincent

Maid

Mr. Arnaud

Ms. Guimard, teacher

Mr. Besson

Paul Pagnol, 3 years old
Marcel Pagnol, elderly, narrator (voice)

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Woman (uncredited)
