A dock worker in Le Havre discovers a group of undocumented African immigrants hiding in a container, including a young teen boy named Idrissa who escapes and is taken in by a former artist turned shoeshine, Marcel Marx. Marcel helps Idrissa evade authorities and tries to get him to his original destination in London, while dealing with his own personal struggles, including his terminally ill wife's health and the scrutiny of a hard-nosed police inspector.
Le Havre
A humble shoe shiner in Le Havre takes in a young African boy who has arrived by cargo ship, bringing a sense of optimism and fresh starts to their lives.
