One Summer
Jun 07 2006
•2h 37m
•Drama, Comedy
A hired labourer, Joseph, works on a farm inhabited by Monique, a war widow, and Jeanne, her captivating daughter who longs to escape to the big city.
Cast
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Catherine Frot
Monique Gaillard
Laura Smet
Jeanne Gaillard, daughter of Monique
Grégori Derangère
Joseph Gabeur, seasonal farm clerk
François Berléand
Maurice Lecouvey, farmer and mayor
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