Top Cast
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Monique Lepage
La Gilbert
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André Melançon
Taureau
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Michèle Magny
Denise Beaudoin
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Louise Portal
Gigi Gilbert
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Marcel Sabourin
Serge Beaudoin
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Amulette Garneau
Mme Beaudoin
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Béatrice Picard
Mme Larivee
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Yvon Thiboutot
Denis Corriveau
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André Cartier
Niaiseux
Overview
A family that does not conform to the social norms of a small village must suffer the intolerance of the other villagers when the mentally-challenged son falls in love with the schoolteacher.
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