King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport and takes refuge with Inès and Alex, who then have the crazy idea of getting him back to Africa. Anything can happen when Max their kooky grandfather, decides to join the adventure.
Practical Effects
That lion cub is REAL and steals every scene.
Acting
Gérard Darmon commits unhinged grandpa energy.
Director
David Moreau
Gérard Darmon
Grand-père Inès
Lou Lambrecht
Inès
Léo Lorléac'h
Alex
Thibault de Montalembert
Paul Sauvage
Clémentine Baert
Louise
Daniel Semporé
Vétérinaire douane
Alain Blazquez
Patient 1
Laurence Facelina
Alice
Marie-Sohna Condé
Mary Janssen
Vanessa David
Chaussin
Artus
Thomas
Laurent Bateau
Martin
Marius Blivet
Hugo Sauvage
Rodolphe Sand
Icabe
Véronique Boulanger
Elisabeth
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Multiple lion cubs were used during filming since they grow ridiculously fast — no CGI trickery here.
David Moreau pivoted from horror (Them) to family adventure, proving French directors contain multitudes.
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