PARADISE

In Ghana, Kojo is a teenager torn between the freedom of the streets of Accra and the traditional values of his father, a fisherman. After a storm, his father disappears at sea. Devastated and short on money, Kojo enters the world of street gangs. He rises quickly through the ranks, but his success fails to fill the void inside him. Meanwhile, in Quebec, Tony, a rebellious yet sensitive teenager, lives with his mother, Chantal. When he discovers her long‑distance relationship with a mysterious cargo ship captain, Tony begins to suspect that this man might be the father he has never known.

“We wanted the film to be an emotional journey, inviting viewers to actively engage with the story. It is divided into three parts: the first carries a mystery/puzzle element, the second focuses on drama, and the third leans into thriller, flirting with action. We aimed for audiences to connect with the characters while being challenged by what unfolds on screen. As the story progresses, moral lines begin to blur, raising complex and unsettling questions. At the same time, we sought to reveal meaningful similarities between the two boys; both searching for an absent father figure, both lost and trying to find themselves, ultimately seeking their own truth. Striking this balance was delicate and required constant refinement. In the end, we wanted their shared humanity to emerge above all else.”