The Land That Dies
In Vendée, an old farmer is gradually abandoned by his family who do not see their future in the fields. Only a cripple in love and abandoned remain at his side.
In Vendée, an old farmer is gradually abandoned by his family who do not see their future in the fields. Only a cripple in love and abandoned remain at his side.
Pierre Larquey
Toussaint Lumineau
Robert Arnoux
François Lumineau
Mady Berry
'La Michelonne'
Romain Bouquet
Félicité's father
Simone Bourday
Marie Rose
Paul Demange
Notary's clerk
Georges Flamant
Fernand
Lucien Gallas
André Lumineau
Robert Goupil
Maffray
In Vendée, an old farmer is gradually abandoned by his family who do not see their future in the fields. Only a cripple in love and abandoned remain at his side.
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