
1759, Mauritius Island, Indian Ocean. The island is controlled by French settlers and the deported slave population live in fear while toiling in the sugar cane plantations. Unlike her disillusioned father Massamba, 16-year-old Mati refuses to keep her head down and accept her fate.
This historical drama immerses you in a world of stark oppression and simmering defiance. It's a harrowing, urgent experience, driven by a spirit of resistance against overwhelming odds. The atmosphere is somber yet charged with the fight for freedom, making for a deeply affecting and thought-provoking watch.














