Jahia’s Summer (2025)
When Mila arrives at the asylum center, Jahia's life changes dramatically. Jahia has previously kept to herself, spending her evenings in the kitchen where she cooks for her mother, who is haunted by memories of their escape from Burkina Faso. Alongside a stern directive that she must go to school, a new girl appears at the center. Mila's forced but genuine optimism breaks through Jahia's barrier, but the wait for the life-altering asylum decision remains terrifying. And one day, Mila and her family receive their verdict. In this deeply unsettling but still hopeful drama, we follow two vulnerable friends who try to navigate an unstable and artificial everyday life, where life has an expiration date. Or a new beginning.
Director: Olivier Meys
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: August 6, 2025
Cast
- Rania Noura Bance - Jahia
- Sofiia Malovatska - Mila
- Céline Sallette - Juliette
- Eugenie Anselin - Alexandra
- Audrey Kouakou - Ayana
- Dmytro Yaroshenko
- Corentin Lobet - Professeur
Screenplay
- Olivier Meys (Screenplay)
- John Shank (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Benoît Dervaux
Production: Kidam, Michigan Films, Versus Production, RTBF, Proximus
Country: Belgium, France, Luxembourg
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Olivier Meys
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jahia’s Summer about?
- When Mila arrives at the asylum center, Jahia's life changes dramatically. Jahia has previously kept to herself, spending her evenings in the kitchen where she cooks for her mother, who is haunted by memories of their escape from Burkina Faso. Alongside a stern directive that she must go to school, a new girl appears at the center. Mila's forced but genuine optimism breaks through Jahia's barrier, but the wait for the life-altering asylum decision remains terrifying. And one day, Mila and her family receive their verdict. In this deeply unsettling but still hopeful drama, we follow two vulnerable friends who try to navigate an unstable and artificial everyday life, where life has an expiration date. Or a new beginning.
- Who directed Jahia’s Summer?
- Jahia’s Summer was directed by Olivier Meys.
- Who stars in Jahia’s Summer?
- Jahia’s Summer stars Rania Noura Bance, Sofiia Malovatska, Céline Sallette, Eugenie Anselin, Audrey Kouakou, Dmytro Yaroshenko.
- How long is Jahia’s Summer?
- Jahia’s Summer has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Jahia’s Summer?
- Jahia’s Summer is a Drama film.
- Where was Jahia’s Summer produced?
- Jahia’s Summer was produced in Belgium, France, Luxembourg.