The Children of the Marshland (1999)

Comedy
Drama

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.

Cast

Henri Pignol, aka Riton
Cri-Cri Pignol, young
Pierrot of the city
Pierrot of the marsh
Ferrardin
Department store manager
Hyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'
Joseph "Jo" Sardi
Cri-Cri Pignol, aged
Mrs. Mercier

Crew

Director
Director of Photography
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production Design
Set Decoration
Costume Design