Across the Sea

Across the Sea follows Nour, a twenty-seven-year-old illegal immigrant living in Marseille. Between 1990 and 2000, he navigates a precarious existence on the fringes of society, sharing a festive and marginal lifestyle with his friends. His life changes after meeting Serge, an unpredictable police officer, and Serge's wife, Noémie. Over the following decade, Nour experiences love, loss, and the enduring sadness of exile while attempting to hold onto his dreams.

The drama and romance was written and directed by Saïd Hamich, marking his second feature film following The Departure (2020). The movie stars Ayoub Gretaa in the lead role of Nour, alongside Anna Mouglalis as Noémie and Grégoire Colin as Serge. Other cast members include Omar Boulakirba, Rym Foglia, and Sarah Henochsberg.

Produced by companies including Tarantula and Mont Fleuri Production, the film was a joint venture between France, Morocco, Qatar, and Belgium. It was made with a budget of 3 million USD. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 6.7/10 based on 12 votes.