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Set in the Molenbeek district of Brussels following a terrorist attack, this drama follows two brothers who receive an unexpected chance to compete in a mixed martial arts tournament in Las Vegas. Tarek, an aspiring fighter, strives to secure a professional career to provide a better life for his mother and his younger brother, Fouad. As he trains Fouad and navigates his relationship with Sophia, Tarek must overcome personal struggles and external pressures to achieve his ambitions.

The film was produced by Potemkino in Belgium and co-directed by Ish Aït Hamou and Mounir Ait Hamou, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The cast features Fouad Hajji as Tarek, Yassir Drief as Fouad, and Naïma Rodric as Sophia, with supporting roles played by Geert Van Rampelberg, Ruth Becquart, and Rabi Siouda. This production has a runtime of 113 minutes and was released on January 22, 2025.