The Disappearance of Mr. Nobody

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Set in Rouiba, a suburb of Algiers, the narrative follows a man with a troubled history who becomes a caregiver for an elderly man suffering from dementia. After the old man's death, the caregiver mysteriously vanishes, prompting a detective's investigation. As he searches for the elusive "Mr. Nobody," the detective encounters various characters who reflect aspects of the missing man. This haunting noir explores life on the fringes of society, revealing an underworld filled with informers, illicit traders, and the shadows of Algeria's violent history.