Bad Seeds

Wael, a former street child living in the suburbs of Paris, survives by performing small scams alongside his adoptive mother and partner, Monique. Their situation changes when they target Victor, an acquaintance of Monique who manages a support organization for troubled teenagers. To make amends for their actions, Wael and Monique take on roles as an educator and secretary at the center. Wael eventually becomes responsible for a group of six students who have been excluded from the school system due to behavioral issues, including insolence and weapon possession. Through this experience, he uses his own history and ingenuity to connect with the youths.

This French comedy-drama was written and directed by Kheiron, marking his second feature film following All Three of Us in 2015. The film stars Kheiron in the lead role as Wael, alongside Catherine Deneuve as Monique and André Dussollier as Victor. Other cast members include Hakou Benosmane, Leila Boumedjane, and Alban Lenoir, with a total of 43 credited actors. The production was handled by StudioCanal, Mars Films, and paiva films. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 638 votes.