Samba(2014)
Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
Movie: Samba
Top 10 Billed Cast
Samba Cissé
Alice
Walid aka Wilson
Manu
Jonas Karanoto
Marcelle
Lamouna, Samba's uncle
Madeleine
Maggy
Magali aka 'Gracieuse'
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