Bound

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Set against the backdrop of the Sahel, a young Chadian boy named Ali navigates the challenges of transitioning from an orphanage to life with his adoptive French parents in N'Djamena. As he encounters the vibrancy of urban life, Ali struggles to reconcile his native culture with the foreign influences around him. Isolated and facing language barriers, he grapples with the pressure to fit in while fearing the loss of his identity. Ultimately, Ali must make a pivotal choice between embracing his new life or staying true to his roots.