The Gilded Cage

Maria and José Ribeiro are Portuguese immigrants who have lived in a Parisian neighborhood for nearly thirty years. Well-liked by those around them for their helpful nature, the couple finds themselves at a crossroads when the opportunity arises to return to Portugal. Their neighbors, employers, and family members, who have come to rely on them, attempt to persuade them to stay in France. The story focuses on the conflict between the couple's desire to go home and the efforts of their community to prevent their departure.

This comedy was directed by Ruben Alves, marking the first of two films he directed by 2026. The screenplay was written by Alves, Hugo Gélin, and Jean-André Yerlès. The main cast features Rita Blanco and Joaquim de Almeida as the Ribeiro couple, alongside Roland Giraud, Chantal Lauby, Barbara Cabrita, and Lannick Gautry.

Produced by TF1 Films Production, Zazi Films, and Pathé Productions, the film had a budget of 7 million USD and earned 11 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 7.2/10 based on 11,000 votes on IMDb and a score of 6.7/10 from 362 votes on TMDB.