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.

Credits

François TruffautDirector

Jean-François StéveninJean-François Richet, the Schoolteacher

Virginie ThévenetLydie Richet

Chantal MercierChantal Petit, the Schoolteacher

Tania TorrensNadine Riffle, hairdresser, Laurent's mother