

Lucky Star
“Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...”
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In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.
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Benoît Poelvoorde
Jean Chevalin /Jacob

Audrey Lamy
Paulette Chevalin /Sarah

Hugo Becker
L'anguille

Pascal Elbé
Sam Goldstein

Zabou Breitman
Madeleine
Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière
Marcel Chevalin/Joseph
David Talbot
Faurillon

Patrick Mille

Emmanuelle Schaaff
Francette

Léa Alborghetti
Fleur

Jeanne Rosa
Rivka

Émilie Gavois-Kahn
Jeanne