Strange Gardens

(2003)Directed by Jean Becker95 minComedy, Drama

Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.

Jacques Villeretas Jacques Pouzay
André Dussollieras André Designy
Thierry Lhermitteas Thierry Plaisance
Benoît Magimelas Emile Bailleul
Suzanne Flonas Marie Gerbier
Isabelle Candelieras Louise, Jacques' wife
Victor Garrivieras Félix Gerbier
Bernard Collinsas Bernd
Damien Jouillerotas Lucien, Jacques's son
Jean-Claude Durandas Raoul, aka 'Cul Fanny'
Michel Cordesas Boss of the shooting
Nina-Paloma Pollyas Françoise, Jacques' daughter
Maxime Fouardas Paulo
Solène Chavanneas Suzy
Romain Provvedias Maurice
Mélanie Baxter-Jonesas Emile's daughter in 1944
Juliette Delfauas Girl at the village hall
Romaine Friessas Girl at the village hall
Jacques Giraudas Station master
Gilles Jacquetas Rural warden
BBBernard Bolzingeras Man in town hall
Manfred Andraeas Major
Alexander Heldas SS officer
Michael Hanemannas Sergeant