Besties (2021) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2021 · 81 mins · French

Directed by

Marion Desseigne-Ravel

Starring

Mahia Zrouki, Zoé Marchal, Lina El Arabi, Azize Diabate Abdoulaye, Mariama Gueye, Tasnim Jamlaoui

During a summer in Paris, Nedjma, a teenager living with her mother and sister, finds her life unexpectedly altered when she meets Zina. The two girls come from opposing groups, fierce rivals during the day, but they develop a secret romantic relationship. Navigating the complexities of their feelings and the dangers of their situation, Nedjma and Zina must confront the challenges that arise from their forbidden connection.