Released:
1952-05-09

Overview:
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.

Director:
René Clément

Runtime:
1h 27min

Genre:
Drama, War

• Cast:
• 
  Brigitte Fossey
  as
  Paulette
• 
  Georges Poujouly
  as
  Michel Dolle
• 
  Philippe de Chérisey
  as
  Francis Gouard
• 
  Laurence Badie
  as
  Berthe Dolle
• 
  Suzanne Courtal
  as
  Madame Dolle