Marguerite Laurence

Philippe, an opera composer in search of inspiration, is forced to take in Simone, his rebellious, eccentric niece whose best friend is a skunk. Despite their diametrically opposed personalities, Philippe and Simone quickly discover that they may need each other more than they first thought.

Escaping death after a failed robbery, a reckless and dreamy writer abandons her delinquency to pursue her quest of recognition.

Indiana, a twelve-year-old raised in the city, moves to the quiet town of Otterville to live with her father. This rural town was once famous for its river otters, but they have all disappeared, leaving the town's residents downhearted. When Indiana sees two new otters playing in the river, it sparks hope in the entire community. But to protect them, she will have to team up with her new group of friends to confront a greedy tycoon, a corrupt mayor, and even her father, the town's sheriff.

Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires. Nor any truck.

A group of kids gather to compete in the annual soap box race down the village's highest peak.