Movie: A Wonderful Spell

Top 10 Billed Cast

Miou-Miou
Miou-Miou

Alida

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jean-Pierre Léaud

Fernand

Morgan Marinne
Morgan Marinne

Julien

Marilyne Canto
Marilyne Canto

Colette

Julie-Marie Parmentier
Julie-Marie Parmentier

Lucie

Yolande Moreau
Yolande Moreau

Hélène

Gabriel Arcand
Gabriel Arcand

Moïse

Philippe Grand'Henry
Philippe Grand'Henry

Florent

Pascale Montpetit
Pascale Montpetit

Henriette

Olivier Gourmet
Olivier Gourmet

le médecin-chef

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    Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.

  • Release Date

    2004-07-07

  • Average

    5.6

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