Vianne Rocher and her 6-year-old daughter move to a small village in southern France, near Toulouse, and open a chocolate shop across from the church, just as the town is preparing to observe Lent.

The parish priest is horrified, especially since Vianne keeps her tempting shop open on Sundays. In time, the arrival of the mother/daughter team and their shop transforms the conservative and religious locals into open-minded, fun-loving people.

Directed by
Lasse Hallstrom

Cast
Juliette Binoche - Vianne Rocher
Johnny Depp - Roux
Lena Olin - Josephine Muscat
Judi Dench - Armande Voizin
Alfred Molina - Comte De Reynaud
Carrie-Anne Moss - Caroline Clairmont
Aurelien Parent - Koenig Luc Clairmont
Antonio Gil-Martinez - Jean-Marc Drou
Helene Cardona - Francoise Drou
Harrison Pratt - Dedou Drou
Gaelan Connell - Didi Drou

Production Co.
Manhattan Project

Produced by
Harvey Weinstein
Bob Weinstein
Meryl Poster

Studio
Miramax Films

Writer
Joanne Harris
Robert Nelson Jacobs

Music
Rachel Portman