Les Misérables

The film begins with vibrant scenes of large crowds celebrating the French national football team's victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This moment serves as a representation of unity, breaking social barriers among the diverse populace of Paris.

We are introduced to Stéphane Ruiz, a fresh police officer new to Paris. He is assigned to the anti-crime brigade, partnering with veteran officers Chris and Gwada, who have their own distinct approaches to policing.

Issa, a notorious juvenile delinquent, steals a lion cub named Johnny from a circus. This act prompts Zorro, the circus owner, to seek help from a figure referred to as 'the Mayor' to retrieve his prized possession.

Zorro threatens to obtain firearms if the lion cub is not returned promptly. This escalates the situation and adds urgency to the police's task of retrieving Johnny from Issa.

A photo of Issa with the stolen cub goes viral on Instagram, leading Chris to identify him as the thief. This crucial social media clue sets off a frantic chase to capture him before he can escape.

During a chaotic chase, Issa's friends attempt to thwart the officers' efforts to capture him. In the ensuing melee, Gwada accidentally teargasses himself, escalating tensions dramatically.

After Gwada's reckless action of shooting Issa with a flash-ball, the team becomes uneasy upon realizing their actions were recorded by a drone that is escaping. This leads to legal and ethical concerns about their conduct.

The officers leave Issa in temporary custody while they investigate leads on Buzz, the teen who owns the drone. The chase intensifies as they seek to stop Buzz from uploading the footage of their misdeeds.

Stéphane manages to negotiate with Salah, a respected member of the local community, to hand over the drone's memory card. The negotiations reflect the social dynamics and authority struggles in the community.

After successfully obtaining the memory card, the squad retrieves Issa and the lion cub. They force Issa to apologize to Zorro, but the situation becomes tense when Zorro's decisions place them in a dangerous predicament.

As the day comes to an end, Stéphane confronts Gwada at a bar, expressing doubts over the accidental discharge of the flash-ball. This revelation suggests a deeper concern over police conduct and accountability.

The following day, while on patrol, the squad is unexpectedly ambushed by Issa and other local youths. They find themselves in an escalating conflict that turns violent and chaotic, showcasing the narrative's tension.

As the violence escalates, Chris suffers an injury from a bottle thrown by the attackers. The situation deteriorates as the squad loses their means of communication and finds themselves isolated in a hostile environment.

In a climactic moment, Stéphane confronts Issa as he prepares a molotov cocktail to finish off the squad. Their tense standoff encapsulates the burdens of violence and choices faced by the individuals involved.

The film concludes with a reflective quote from Victor Hugo, highlighting the nuanced roles of society's actors. This ending emphasizes the depth of the issues faced and the ongoing struggle for understanding.