A father, in pre-World War I France, is torn between his sense of honor and his deep love for his saintly daughter when she gets in trouble with the wealthy son of a shopkeeper.
A favourite of many for his work in front of the camera, Daniel Auteuil crosses the line assuredly, adapting and directing the film with great skill. It's a welcome addition to the body of Marcel Pagnol adaptations, which include Le Château de Ma Mère, La Gloire de Mon Père, Jean de Florette
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