

Various experiences of childhood are seen in several sequences that take place in the small town of Thiers, France. Vignettes include a boy's awakening interest in girls, couples double-dating at the movies, brothers giving their friend a haircut, a boy dealing with an abusive home life, a baby and a cat sitting by an open window, a child telling a dirty joke, and a boy who develops a crush on his friend's mother.
François Truffaut
Marcel Berbert

Jean-François Richet, the Schoolteacher

Lydie Richet

Chantal Petit, the Schoolteacher

Nadine Riffle, hairdresser, Laurent's mother

Grégory's mother

Julien Leclou

Bruno Rouillard

Patrick Desmouceaux

Monsieur Desmouceaux, Patrick's father

Monsieur Riffle, hairdresser, Laurent's father

Laurent Riffle

School Principal