Storyline
On a sprawling urban suburbia during a sweltering summer, two young boys in love are at an impasse. Youssou has an opportunity to study abroad with a prestigious scholarship, while his boyfriend Malek advances in his art degree at a local school. As the pair wrestle with these destinies that are pulling them apart, their friends attempt to untangle the ambitions of these star-crossed lovers, all while tensions rise with the police who patrol the neighbourhood.
Cast & Crew
Bouffon Anakin
Malek
Lead
Frank Onana
Youssou
Mélodie Lauret
Pauline
Claïna Clavaron
Lina
Kervens St Fort
Kylian
Lucas Ivoula
Rahyan
Mariame N'Diaye
Ama
AJ
Arnaud Jabouin
Policier #1
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Simon Frenay's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Youssou & Malek is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
