Farid, a young 26-year-old Frenchman, must travel to Algeria to save his father's house. While discovering this country in which he had never before set foot, he succumbs to the charms of a host of astonishing characters whose humour and simplicity affect him deeply. Amongst these is his cousin, a bright and lively young man who has the dream of one day going to France...
Larbi sells sandwiches in his mobile cart and wants to develop himself, while his younger brother Abbas is unemployed. Their lives change when Abbas discovers a secret cooking recipe that will be the origin of their fortune, but the cost of success will come at the expense of their relationship.
Maati, owner of a hearse, is charged by the family of the deceased to transport the body of their relative from Marrakech to Tetouan for his burial following his will. Accompanied by his pregnant wife, the couple will face tragi-comical events and conflicting situations during their journey where they realize the greed and egoism of the family of the deceased whose only purpose is to sharing the inheritance ...
