Gab has a well-ordered life: a fiancée, a wealthy family. Leïla, who struggles to juggle her studies, odd jobs, and a brother to support, does not allow herself to live her own life... When Gab meets Leïla, it is a clash of worlds, the beginning of a great love story that will collide violently with reality.
Acting
Leïla Bekhti's explosive, heartbreaking restraint
Direction
Estrougo's intimate, unflinching Paris
Score
Benjamin Siksou's actual vocals—he's a singer IRL
Director
Audrey Estrougo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Siksou was a finalist on French X-Factor; his casting brought authentic musical credibility to Gab's character.
The film sparked debates about whether it romanticizes poverty or critiques privileged voyeurism—French critics were divided.
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