In the heart of rural Jura, young Totone (Faveau) must learn to support himself and his little sister after a tragic accident. He turns his hand at cheese-making and resolves to take on the local competition.
"★★★★ – heartwarming, authentic and far from cheesy" – The Times
★★★★ – Observer
★★★★ – Little White Lies
In the heart of rural dairy-farming Jura, young Totone (Faveau) spends his days mainly hanging out with his friends.
But after his father’s tragic accident, Totone must stand on his own two feet and support himself and his little sister. He turns to cheese making and resolves to take on the local competition, making his own delicate cheese.
An audience hit at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, thanks to its graceful direction and authentic performances from its young non-actors.
Winner of the Cannes Un Certain Regard Youth Prize.
In French with English subtitles.