Various experiences of childhood are seen in several sequences that take place in the small town of Thiers, France. Vignettes include a boy's awakening interest in girls, couples double-dating at the movies, brothers giving their friend a haircut, a boy dealing with an abusive home life, a baby and a cat sitting by an open window, a child telling a dirty joke, and a boy who develops a crush on his friend's mother.
as Jean-François Richet, the Schoolteacher
as Lydie Richet
as Chantal Petit, the Schoolteacher
as Nadine Riffle, hairdresser, Laurent's mother
as Grégory's mother
as Julien Leclou
as Bruno Rouillard
as Patrick Desmouceaux
as Monsieur Desmouceaux, Patrick's father
as Monsieur Riffle, hairdresser, Laurent's father
as Laurent Riffle
as School Principal
as Martine's father
as Madeleine Doinel, Oscar's mother
as Patricia
as Corinne
as Concierge
as Martine
as Matthieu Deluca
as Franck Deluca
as Richard
as Sylvie
as Monsieur Deluca
as Madame Deluca
as Oscar
as Madame Leclou, Julien's mother
as Julien's grandmother
as Monsieur Golfier, Richard's father (uncredited)
as Oscar, adult (uncredited)
as Oscar's father (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
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