Germany / Feb 14, 2026 / Berlin International Film Festival
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Videos
Plot
In the wake of his father’s disappearance at sea, Kojo, a young Ghanaian, is drawn into a world of street gangs and deception. Meanwhile, in Quebec, Tony discovers his mother’s relationship with a mysterious sailor who may hold the key to finding the father he’s never met.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Nartey | Young Azu |
| Benjamin Delali Kwawu | Azu |
| Peter Arabio | Fisherman #1 |
| Steven Okai | Fisherman #2 |
| Rockinson Diaz-Gonzalez | Nate |
| Émile Prénoveau | Zach |
| Nicolas Couture | Man |
| Williams Baidoo | Baba |
| Eric Davis | Scott Caswell |
| Ewura Esi Kurankyi | Ama |
| Joseph Nii Ashitey Amarh | Tagoh |
| Cherub Opoku | Ama's Brother |
| Cat Lemieux | Christine |
| Gabrielle Labadie | Delivery Woman |
| Faisal Mohammed | Pedestrian |
| Nancy Bonnah | Police Officer |
| Adjetey Anum | CID Officer |
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| Oscar Provençal | Eric - Police Officer |
| Kofi Danso Boateng | Street Kid |
| Jonathan Kwao | Security Guard |
| Brimah Watara | Bike Mechanic |
| Nedem Malm | Nurse #2 |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Paradise |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français |
| Production countries | Canada, France, Ghana |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | ARTE France Cinéma, Entract Studios, EMAfilms, Elevation Pictures, Constellation Productions, i60 Productions |
| Release date | 12 agosto 2026 |
| Executive producer | Christina Piovesan, Ruti Prikhoji, Noah Segal, Jesse Weening |
| Production | Tim Ringuette, Anne-Marie Gélinas, Fabien Westerhoff, Noah Segal, Christina Piovesan, Priscilla Anany, Claire Dornoy |
| Writer | Jérémy Comte, Will Niava |
| Editing | Yvann Thibaudeau |
| Cinematography | Olivier Gossot, Samuel Labarre, Steven Turcotte, Rafi Leuwenkroon |
| Assistant directors | Jérémy Comte |
| Camera operators | Olivier Gossot, Samuel Labarre, Steven Turcotte, Rafi Leuwenkroon |
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| Additional photography | Olivier Gossot, Samuel Labarre, Steven Turcotte, Rafi Leuwenkroon |
| Production design | Sylvain Lemaitre, Aymeric Frescura |
| Art direction | Sylvain Lemaitre, Aymeric Frescura |
| Set decoration | Sylvain Lemaitre, Aymeric Frescura |
| Stunts | Jean-François Lachapelle |
| Music | Valentin Hadjadj, Sandy Notarianni, Clément Claude, Matthieu Deniau, Elias Ludovic |
| Sound | Valentin Hadjadj, Sandy Notarianni, Clément Claude, Matthieu Deniau, Elias Ludovic |
| Costume design | Diana Lawson, Renée Sawtelle |
| Makeup | Diana Lawson, Renée Sawtelle |
| Hairstyling | Diana Lawson, Renée Sawtelle |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / Aug 12, 2026
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