Dheepan

Directed by Jacques Audiard, this gripping drama follows the journey of a former Tamil Tiger soldier who flees the civil war in Sri Lanka to seek asylum in France. Alongside a makeshift family, he navigates the challenges of adapting to a new life in a Parisian suburb, only to find himself entangled in local gang violence. The film, which won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, stars Jesuthasan Antonythasan in a compelling lead performance. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.