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Khamsa

2008 · 99 min Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A boy named Karim runs away from his foster home, carrying only a stolen toy and a name he barely remembers. His desperate search for a family he never knew leads him into the harsh, sun-bleached streets of Marseille, where every adult is a potential threat or a broken promise. This 2008 French drama paints a raw, unflinching portrait of childhood abandonment and the fragile hope that persists on society's margins.

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Year 2008
Country France
Genre Drama
Director Karim Dridi
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (22 votes)

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Karole Richard-Hamaoui constructs the narrative on the contrast between childhood vulnerability and a harsh suburban reality. The camera observes without judgment, creating a feeling of documentary intimacy with the characters.

This story will resonate with viewers who appreciate social drama without embellishment. It leaves a sense of bitter awareness about the fragility of hope in a troubled environment. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Karim Dridi

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