Ponette
Genres
Overview
After losing her mother in a car accident that leaves her with a broken arm, 4-year-old Ponette struggles with anguish and fear. Left by her father with a caring aunt and her children, Ponette grieves, secretly hoping her mother will somehow come back. Confused by the religious explanations provided by adults, and challenged by the cruel taunts of a few children at school, little Ponette must make her way through her emotional turmoil.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
1996-09-25
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
53
Vote Average
7.4
Delphine Schiltz
Delphine
Victoire Thivisol
Ponette
Matiaz Bureau Caton
Matiaz
Léopoldine Serre
Ada
Marie Trintignant
La Mère
Xavier Beauvois
Le Père
Claire Nebout
La Tante
Luckie Royer
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Carla Ibled
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Aurélie Vérillon
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Henri Berthon
L'Instituteur
Antoine du Merle
Antoine
Marianne Favre
Marianne
Hadrien Bouvier
Extra
Benjamin Charles
Anthony (as Benjamin Lemaire)
Luna Ragheb
Ponette (voice)
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