Stand Up Girl (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 103 mins · French

Directed by

Ludovic Colbeau-Justin

Starring

Nawell Madani, François Berléand, Stéphane Pezerat, Walid Afkir, Redouane Bougheraba, Artus

Growing up in the high-rises of Brussels, Lila dreams of becoming a dancer and transforming the hip-hop scene with her sister and friends. Driven by ambition, she leaves her family and familiar life behind to pursue her aspirations in Paris. However, her experiences take an unexpected turn, leading her down a challenging path far from her original dreams. Ultimately, she finds an outlet for her emotions on stage through stand-up comedy, but must then earn her father's acceptance of her choices.