Storyline
Hugo reluctantly follows his parents following their transfer to Mayotte. With slums, heat and being white and rich when the majority is black and poor, he struggles to adapt. But he does, thanks to a local girl with whom he falls in love.
Cast & Crew
Éric Viellard
Jean-Marc
Lead
Thomas Jouannet
Guillaume
Isabelle Gélinas
Isabelle
Shirley Bousquet
Aline
Michèle Bernier
Françoise
Solal Forte
Hugo
Maïmouna Toure
Zaïnaba
Jaïa Caltagirone
Lydie
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christian Faure's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bitter Heaven is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
