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A Wonderful Spell

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.

Top 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

Overview

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.

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