Neuilly Yo Mama!

A fourteen-year-old beur from Chalon-sur-Saône who moves into the Neuilly-sur-Seine home of his aunt and her husband. He faces taunts at Saint-Exupéry, shows a tender, musical side that wins him friends like Marie, and confronts violence from Guilain. He forms a strong bond with Charles and begins a romantic arc with Marie while navigating life between his Burgundy roots and his Parisian host family.

Charles is the politically ambitious son who initially resents Sami but grows to befriend him. He wins the class delegate election with a well-written letter, blends family dynamics with public-facing ambitions, and helps Sami's circle gain visibility.

Caroline is Charles's sister who participates in the family life surrounding Sami's arrival. She represents the household that balances privilege with openness to friendship.

Sami's aunt, married to Stanislas. She welcomes Sami into the family, but becomes protective and takes offense when Sami is blamed for the trouble at home, ultimately seeking to defend him.

Stanislas is a politician and stepfather figure who mediates the tensions between Sami and the Chazelle household. He embodies the ambition and social standing of Neuilly's upper crust.

Marie is a talented violinist who sees Sami's sensitive side and becomes a friend and love interest. She questions violence, forgives Sami after a conflict, and ultimately supports him.

Guilain is a class rival who bullies Sami and enlists Malik to mug them. His actions drive a major conflict that tests Sami's resilience and his friendship with Charles and Marie.

Malik is a local thug hired by Guilain to intimidate Sami and Charles. He delivers violence during the party incident, becoming a flashpoint in the escalating tensions.

The headmistress of Saint-Exupéry enforces school rules and handles the aftermath of the incident, balancing discipline with an understanding of the students' circumstances.

Sami's widowed mother works on a boat and sends Sami to live with his sister in Neuilly. Her choices drive Sami's path toward the Chazelles' home and his experiences in the private school.

Mme Lambert is Guilain's mother, appearing in the hospital sequence and representing the parental world behind Guilain's actions.