The Children of the Marshland

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jacques Villeret Henri Pignol, aka Riton

Jacques Gamblin Garriss

André Dussollier Amédée

Michel Serrault Hyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'

Isabelle Carré Marie