

Chimo develops a crush on the pretty, blond Lila, a girl who recently moved into his Arab ghetto with her aunt. When the leader of a rival gang also falls for Lila, the ensuing love triangle initiates a journey of sexual discovery -- and sets off a chain of devastating events.

Vahina Giocante
Lila
Lead
Moa Khouas
Chimo
Karim Ben Haddou
Mouloud

Edmonde Franchi
Lila's Aunt
Lotfi Chakri
Bakary
Hamid Dkhissi
Big Jo

Carmen Lebbos
Chimo's Mother
Ghandi Assad
Sammy
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ziad Doueiri's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Lila Says is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”