Bye-Bye
In Paris, IsmaƩl, a young Tunisian, cares for two brothers, Nouredine, a cripple, and streetwise Mouloud, 14. In haste, IsmaƩl and Mouloud go to Marseilles where an uncle lives. Nouredine has died in a fire, and IsmaƩl feels guilt on top of grief. IsmaƩl becomes friends with Jacky, a white man whose father and brother hate immigrants. Mouloud hangs out with cousin Rhida who breaks Islamic rules and deals hash. IsmaƩl decides Mouloud must return to Tunisia, but the boy runs off, becoming an acolyte to Rhida's supplier. IsmaƩl and Jacky's Arab girlfriend start an affair, friends betray friends, and the racism gets ugly. Can IsmaƩl rescue himself and Mouloud or will life in France crush them?
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Released
- 1995
Details
Release year: 1995
Storyline
In Paris, IsmaƩl, a young Tunisian, cares for two brothers, Nouredine, a cripple, and streetwise Mouloud, 14. In haste, IsmaƩl and Mouloud go to Marseilles where an uncle lives. Nouredine has died in a fire, and IsmaƩl feels guilt on top of grief. IsmaƩl becomes friends with Jacky, a white man whose father and brother hate immigrants. Mouloud hangs out with cousin Rhida who breaks Islamic rules and deals hash. IsmaƩl decides Mouloud must return to Tunisia, but the boy runs off, becoming an acolyte to Rhida's supplier. IsmaƩl and Jacky's Arab girlfriend start an affair, friends betray friends, and the racism gets ugly. Can IsmaƩl rescue himself and Mouloud or will life in France crush them?
Top credits
- Sami Bouajila ā Ismael
- Nozha Khouadra ā Yasmine
- Philippe Ambrosini ā Ludo
- Ouassini Embarek ā Mouloud