
In 1963, Esther welcomes Roland, the youngest in a large family, but he is born with a club foot that hinders his ability to stand. Defying the advice of others, she makes a heartfelt promise to her son: he will walk and live a fulfilling life. Determined to keep her word, Esther dedicates herself to his well-being, facing numerous challenges and celebrating miraculous moments throughout the years. It's a true and deeply moving story about an extraordinary destiny and the powerful, enduring love of a mother for her child.
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Explore the complete cast of Once Upon My Mother, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Lionel Dray
Maklouf Perez

Jeanne Balibar
Mme Fleury

Jonathan Cohen
Roland Perez (Adult)

Leïla Bekhti
Esther Perez

Anne Le Ny
Mme Vergepoche

Milo Machado Graner
Jacques

David Ayala

Bertrand Goncalves

Yaël Dyens
Yasmine Fahrat

Sylvie Vartan
Sylvie Vartan

Joséphine Japy
Litzie Gozlan

Naël Rabia
Edmond

Saber Hallout

Nina Bouffier
Jacqueline

Jean-Claude Matthey
Admirateur (uncredited)

Valentine Atlan
Colette Bentolila

Naïm Naji
Young Roland

Iliana Belkhadra
Nicole

Luc Sitbon
Harold

Noé Schecroun
Roland Perez (11-13 ans)

Gabriel Hyvernaud
Roland Perez (3-5ans)

Alice Abraham
Ludivine

Léonard Barbier
Autre Assistant

Jean-Bohémond Leguay
The pianist

Ariane Massenet

Justine Pesin
La secrétaire

Romy Moukvoz
Lorie

Gilbert Coudurier
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