Le Havre (2011)

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Country: Finland, France, Germany

Director: Aki Kaurismäki

Plot: In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.

Cast: André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Blondin Miguel, Elina Salo, Evelyne Didi, Quoc Dung Nguyen, François Monnié, Roberto Piazza, Pierre Étaix

Rating: 7 ⭐