Djibi Diakhaté

Rufus and his uncle Alpha manage a hotel near Perpignan. One day, Alpha returns to Côte d’Ivoire, the country of his birth. Amazed by the opportunities there, Alpha orders his nephew to sell the hotel and join him.

Hugo is 17 and a member of a handball new talent program, an institution that trains professional athletes. A brilliant and committed player, he is preparing for a crucial match that will determine his career. But the day before the event, his coach has him sit on the bench for substitutes.