Poly

Set in the south of France, this family adventure follows ten-year-old Cécile, who struggles to fit in after moving from Paris with her mother. Her life changes when a traveling circus arrives in town. Upon discovering that the star Shetland pony, Poly, is being mistreated, Cécile organizes the animal's escape. The two become fugitives, pursued by the circus director, Brancalou, and a mysterious man named Victor, as they embark on a journey together.

The film was directed by Nicolas Vanier, appearing third in a sequence of works that includes Belle and Sebastian and Spread Your Wings. The screenplay was co-written by Vanier alongside Maxime Giffard and Jérôme Tonnerre. The cast features François Cluzet, Julie Gayet, Patrick Timsit, and Elisa de Lambert.

Released in 2020, the movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, as shown by a 5.7 rating on IMDb based on 251 votes and a 6 rating on TMDB from 42 votes.