

Ponette
1996-09-25 · 97 min · ★ 7.4
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.
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- Directors
- Jacques Doillon
- Production companies
- Le Studio Canal+, Les Films Alain Sarde, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Victoire ThivisolPonette
Léopoldine SerreAda
Antoine du MerleAntoine
Marie TrintignantLa Mère
Claire NeboutLa Tante
Aurélie VérillonAurélie
Xavier BeauvoisLe PèreTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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