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)
Woman (uncredited)
