Tom the Truant
Tom le cancre
Synopsis
A class of five-year-old children gets lost in the forest after their schoolmistress faints from eating wild berries. All alone, they encounter a fourteen-year-old runaway, Tom the Truant, who lives in a centennial oak tree. Tom strikes a deal with them: he will bring them back to their parents, safe and sound, when they have forgotten everything they learned in school. A field trip led by a “master Truant”, or how to re-enchant the world with fantasy and impertinence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Pradal
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Pradal
- Original Title
- Tom le cancre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Lanterna Magica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Pradal
Manuel Pradal
Giorgos Arvanitis
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Pradal
Director
Manuel Pradal
Writer
Giorgos Arvanitis
Director of Photography
Claire Fraisse
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom the Truant
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What is Tom the Truant about?
A class of five-year-old children gets lost in the forest after their schoolmistress faints from eating wild berries. All alone, they encounter a fourteen-year-old runaway, Tom the Truant, who lives in a centennial oak tree. Tom strikes a deal with them: he will bring them back to their parents, safe and sound, when they have forgotten everything they learned in school. A field trip led by a “master Truant”, or how to re-enchant the world with fantasy and impertinence.
Who directed Tom the Truant?
Tom the Truant was directed by Manuel Pradal.
Who stars in Tom the Truant?
The principal cast of Tom the Truant includes Stéphanie Crayencour, Sacha Bourdo, Steve Le Roi, Matys Soboul, Mano Laval.
When was Tom the Truant released and how long is it?
Tom the Truant was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.