On the Ropes

The read

It runs a compact 19m.

Synopsis

Amine, a solitary teenager, reluctantly spends time at the local boxing gym. To escape these painful hours, he fixates on Rayan, a young boxer who stirs unfamiliar desires in him. At night, after school, Amine uses photos of his cousin Sihem to become “Amina” and secretly chat with Rayan on social media.

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Key crew

• Belkacem LalaouiDirector

Cast

• Iliès KadriCast
• Noham EdjeCast
• Yasmine BoujjatCast
• Rachid HafassaCast
• Santiago SabourdyCast

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