
The Children of the Marshland
French115 Min.1999
Synopsis:
The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.
Top Cast:
Jacques VilleretHenri Pignol, aka Riton
Jacques GamblinGarriss
André DussollierAmédée
Michel SerraultHyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'
Isabelle CarréMarie
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