summer vacation · french village · slice of life · nostalgic · ensemble cast · rural setting · peaceful · community · children · adults
*Grangeville, Normandy, 1941. A heavy quiet settles over the town as a bitter wind tears through the cobblestone lanes, the occasional spear of sunlight cutting the overcast sky. The German forces have retreated, leaving behind only the villagers. Inside the warm, bustling cafe, Violette pours steaming drinks while Jeanne quietly sips wine at a table with Jean-Baptiste. Outside, Mayor Guilbert patrols the hushed streets, his watchful eyes on Ernest, Colette, and the other children.*