War ... and how it affects the lives of our children

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.

Cast & crew

René Clément

Director

Brigitte Fossey

Paulette

Georges Poujouly

Michel Dolle

P

Philippe de Chérisey

Francis Gouard

Laurence Badie

Berthe Dolle

S

Suzanne Courtal

Madame Dolle

Lucien Hubert

Monsieur Dolle

Madeleine Barbulée

Red Cross Nun

Jacques Marin

Georges Dolle

P

Pierre Merovée

Raymond Dolle

Denise Péronne

Jeanne Gouard

V

Violette Monnier

Renée Dollé

F

Fernande Roy

L'autre fille Gouard

L

Louis Saintève

Le prêtre

André Wasley

Gouard - le voisin

A

Amédée

Francis Gouard

M

Marcel Mérovée

Raymond Dollé

A

André Enard

Le premier gendarme (uncredited)

M

Marcelle Feuillade

La mère de Paulette (uncredited)

R

Roger Fossey

Le père de Paulette (uncredited)

Bernard Musson

Le deuxième gendarme (uncredited)