With: Bradley Fiomona, Christy Djomanda Louba, Pétruche Mbomba, Rosiana Kotozia, Gloria Ambacko and Dieufera Sana
Bangui, Central African Republic. 17 year-old Robert dreams of a career in music, but civil war is tearing the country apart. When both his parents are thrown into prison, he is left to look after his four younger siblings on his own, juggling daily life, odd jobs, school exams and concert stages, determined to follow his dream.
Festivals & Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2026 – Un Certain Regard – Best Actor
73rd Sydney Film Festival – Special Screenings
Sarajevo IFF 2026 – Best Feature Film, TeenArena
Ping Yao International Film Festival 2026 – Best Film Award of the Roberto Rossellini Awards
Hamburg Film Festival 2026 – Albert Wiederspiel’s Prize
Festival Cine Francés Málaga 2026 – Young Jury Award & Best Performance
Leiden Film Festival 2026 – Audience Award, First Feature
Rome Film Fest 2026 – Best Director & Audience Award
