Divines

Dounia is a teenage girl living in a Romani banlieue on the outskirts of Paris. She navigates life alongside her mother and aunt, facing the challenges of her environment with resilience.

Dounia and her best friend Maimouna resort to shoplifting from local supermarkets to survive. They cleverly sell their stolen goods to classmates, establishing a risky but necessary routine.

The duo discovers an underground sanctuary in the catwalk of a nearby theater. Here, they watch dance auditions, sparking Dounia's passion for dance and ambition to pursue something greater.

During a playful dare, Dounia spits on a dancer named Djigui, who impulsively chases her. This seemingly innocent interaction leads to a deeper connection as he slips and she helps him up.

At school, Dounia feels the pressure to conform by training as a receptionist. However, she mockingly challenges her teacher about their financial issues, vowing to out-earn her one day.

Local drug dealer Rebecca captivates Dounia and her friends with tales of the sex tourism industry in Thailand. Dounia becomes eager to prove her worth and approaches Rebecca with boldness.

Impressed by Dounia's audacity, Rebecca includes her and Maimouna in low-level drug dealing tasks. They quickly gain respect and recognition within the dangerous underbelly of their world.

Rebecca reveals a plan to steal 100,000 euros from a wealthy man named Reda. This revelation sets off a chain of events where trust, betrayal, and desperation intertwine.

Dounia becomes suspicious of Djigui, who is now a dancer in the show, suspecting him of stealing her money. This paranoia complicates their evolving relationship and fuels her insecurities.

Dounia's night out takes a disturbing turn when she discovers Samir in a compromising situation with her mother. This shocking revelation leads to her rage and subsequent actions.

In search of her money, Dounia confronts Djigui, only to find herself in Reda's apartment. There, she musters the courage to fend off his advances and discovers a stash of cash.

Just as hope returns, Dounia learns that Maimouna has been taken captive. Driven by loyalty and desperation, she sets out to deliver cash to Rebecca to save her friend.

Rebecca realizes part of the delivered money is missing, escalating the tension between her and Dounia. In a fierce confrontation, Rebecca threatens Dounia, showing her true colors.

In a climactic showdown, Dounia manages to overpower Rebecca, triggering a catastrophic fire that engulfs the space. Amidst the flames, Dounia battles to save Maimouna from the impending doom.

As the fire rages on, chaos erupts outside, and Dounia is left heartbroken when Maimouna perishes. This tragedy marks a profound turning point in Dounia's life, shaping her future dramatically.