Borgo

Melissa is an experienced prison guard who moves to Corsica with her husband and children for a fresh start. After joining a local penitentiary where the social hierarchy is unconventional, she accepts the protection and guidance of an influential inmate named Saveriu. The situation turns precarious once Saveriu is released and contacts her to demand a favor in exchange for his previous help.

This French crime drama was directed by Stéphane Demoustier, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Pascal-Pierre Garbarini. It is the first film in a chronological sequence of three works by the director, followed by The Great Arch and La chaleur. The movie stars Hafsia Herzi in the role of Melissa, with a credited cast of 21 actors including Moussa Mansaly, Florence Loiret Caille, Pablo Pauly, Cédric Appietto, and Michel Fau.

The film has been received positively by viewers. It holds a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 1,500 votes and a similar score of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 172 votes.