Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.
Cast
Josiane Balasko
Renée Michel
Garance Le Guillermic
Paloma Josse
Togo Igawa
Kakuro Ozu
Anne Brochet
Solange Josse
Ariane Ascaride
Manuela Lopez
Wladimir Yordanoff
Paul Josse
Sarah Le Picard
Colombe Josse
Jean-Luc Porraz
Jean-Pierre, tramp
Mona Heftre
Mrs. Meurisse
Gisèle Casadesus
Mrs. de Broglie
Samuel Achache
Tibère
Valérie Karsenti
Mother of Tibère
Stéphan Wojtowicz
Father of Tibère
Isabelle Sobelmann
Anna Arthens
Jeanne Candel
Hairdresser
Chantal Banlier
Maria Malavoin
Miyako Ribola
Yoko
Nao Inazawa
Japanese cook
Crew
Mona Achache
Director, Writer
Muriel Barbery
Novel
Julia Grégory
Editor
Patrick Blossier
Director of Photography
Fabrice Camoin
First Assistant Director
Mark Lombardo
Producer
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Producer
Yves Brover-Rabinovici
Production Design
Michaël Laguens
Casting
Catherine Bouchard
Costume Design
Didier Lavergne
Makeup Designer
Edouard Morin
Sound Editor
Arnaud Rolland
Sound Editor
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Thierry Rouxel
Set Decoration
Patrick Schmitt
Art Direction
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