Summary
Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
Details
Release Date: May 9, 1952
Runtime: 87 minutes
Genres: Drama, War
Original Language: FR
Rating: ⭐ 7.8/10 (334 votes)
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Cast

Brigitte Fossey
Paulette

Georges Poujouly
Michel Dolle

Laurence Badie
Berthe Dolle

Lucien Hubert
Monsieur Dolle

Madeleine Barbulée
Red Cross Nun

Jacques Marin
Georges Dolle

Denise Péronne
Jeanne Gouard

André Wasley
Gouard - le voisin

Louise Herbert
(uncredited)

Bernard Musson
Le deuxième gendarme (uncredited)

Janine Zorelli
La vieille dame dans la charrette (uncredited)






