1996, Baumettes Prison. Patrick Guillemin, a former bank robber, is serving his sentence in one of France's most notorious prisons. In solitary confinement, the days are long, the boredom oppressive. Until a crack in the wall. Through it, every evening, he exchanges a few words with his cellmate, Jean-Louis. A clandestine friendship is born, forged in the secrecy of prison nights.

One day, Patrick leaves solitary confinement. Outside his door, a cardboard box filled with yogurt pots. Feeling indebted, Patrick promises Jean-Louis he will help him no matter what.

Three years later, Patrick is released. His phone rings. On the other end of the line, the familiar voice of Jean-Louis:

"Can you help me escape?" »

Directed by Inès Païva and Yohann Perez
01/04/25

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