- In a desperate attempt to deliver their pleas for assistance to the head of government, two boys and a girl from an underprivileged background take a diplomatic meeting in Casablanca hostage. Compelled by circumstances, they unwittingly find themselves cast in the role of terrorists, thereby exposing social inequalities and government indifference. The film delves into their involuntary transformation into unwitting players in a political drama, shedding light on the tragic consequences of a struggle for a better future. A compelling tale of social injustice, despair, and impossible choices.
- In the slums of an impoverished region, a community struggles every day against poverty, neglect, and unemployment. At the heart of this precarious situation, two close friends, Said and Youssef, decide to take matters into their own hands. They intend to meet with the deputy of their region, newly elected as the prime minister, to lay out the heart-wrenching cases related to the misery endured by the inhabitants of their neighborhood. Among these cases is the medical file of Said's dying mother, whose tragic story encapsulates their despair. With a glimmer of hope and the conviction that the prime minister will listen to them, Said and Youssef attend an important meeting organized by the prime minister at a prestigious hotel. Unfortunately, their anticipation is met with a resolute refusal of access to this crucial meeting. A bodyguard sends these two desperate friends towards the exit. Fortunately, Asmae, a dedicated and underutilized friend from the hotel, discreetly intervenes to help them gain entry to the meeting. Things take an unexpected turn when Said manages to obtain a weapon during the confusion at the entrance to the meeting. In a desperate and clumsy act, Said holds the government and diplomats present hostage, accompanied by his friends, Youssef, and Asmae. However, the outside world, particularly the media, misunderstands the situation. The hostage- taking is quickly sensationalized and portrayed as a terrorist act committed by dangerous professionals. The misunderstanding spreads rapidly and turns their act of desperation into a global incident of great magnitude.The film follows the tragic and comedic events that result from this misunderstanding. The three friends, far from being terrorists, find themselves trapped in a situation that completely surpasses them. As tension mounts and the world watches them closely, they must find a way to make themselves understood and show that their intention was not to sow terror but to make the voice of the most underprivileged heard.
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