Le Marchand de sable

Story

Synopsis

Marked by years of prison, Djo, a parcel delivery man in the Paris suburbs, lives modestly with his mother and daughter. One day, an aunt who has just fled the Ivorian conflict arrives at their home with her three children. In a hurry, Djo manages to find them a place to live. But faced with the growing demand and with the prospect of offering a decent life to his daughter, Djo switches and becomes a sleep merchant.

Director

Steve Achiepo

Writers

Romy Coccia Di Ferro, Steve Achiepo

Language

French

Country

France

Release date

15 February 2023

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Moussa Mansaly

  Djo

• 

  Benoît Magimel

  Yvan

• 

  Aïssa Maïga

  Félicité

• 

  Ophélie Bau

  Aurore

• Mamadou Minte

  Le colonel

• 

  Mariama Gueye

  Djenny

• 

  Pol White

  Docteur Kangui

• Yanis Benatallah

  Samir

• 

  Julia Oberlinkels

  Saocen

• Doréa Natalia Da Rozalia

  Fanta

• 

  Naky Sy Savane

  Denise

• 

  Leanna Chea