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Merwan is forced to leave France, where he has lived since infancy, and return to Algeria after being convicted of theft. Despite being born there, he finds himself in a place that feels foreign, as he is unfamiliar with the local customs and language. Upon arrival, he is left homeless and without his possessions.

This 1991 drama was directed by Rachid Bouchareb, who also served as a producer and co-writer alongside Christian Zerbib and Abdelkrim Bahloul. It marks the first film in a chronological sequence of Bouchareb's directed works, followed by Days of Glory and Belleville Cop. The production was a joint effort between France and Algeria, involving companies such as Artédis, 3B Productions, and the Centre Régional des Ressources Audiovisuelles. The film stars Mourad Bounaas in the lead role of Merwan, with Nozha Khouadra playing Malika. Other cast members include Djohra Bachene, Yahia Benmabrouk, Boualem Benani, and Pierre-Loup Rajot.

With a runtime of 79 minutes, the film has a moderate reception among viewers, holding a rating of 5/10 on IMDb based on 113 votes.