Overview
In a cabin of the deep of the forest, a child and his father lead a wild and hard life in utmost isolation. The child grows up fearing and admiring his father, with the ghosts haunting the forest as his only companions. Until the day he discovers the neighbouring village and meets a young girl there, Manon. At her side, he discovers that love exists. From then on he won't cease to search for the place where his father's love for him is hiding.
Top Cast
Jean Reno
Le père Courge (voice)
LorĂ nt Deutsch
Le fils Courge (voice)
Isabelle Carré
Manon (voice)
Claude Chabrol
Le docteur (voice)
Chantal Neuwirth
La vieille Ronce (voice)
Bruno Podalydès
L'infirmier / Le vieux Ronce (voice)
Patrick Ligardes
Le sergent / Le vieux Ă la canne (voice)
Philippe Uchan
Le maire (voice)
Jean-Christophe Laurier
Villageois (voice)
Élodie Huber
La mère (voice)
Jeanne-Sylvette Giraud
La petite corneille (voice)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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