(The Lion at My Back)

Content: Mariama, an asylum-seeker from Senegal, has just turned 18. Stella, at first glance a withdrawn woman in her 40s, has recently decided to break free from the clutches of addiction and to give her life a fresh start. In their attempt at finding their place in a world where nothing comes for free, the two women meet and form an unexpectedly strong bond.

Countries:

Cyprus,

Luxembourg,

Greece

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

106 minutes

Year:

2026

Directors:

Tonia Mishiali

Production companies:

Avaton Films,

Iris Productions,

Bark Like a Cat Films

Actors:

Mariama

Stella

The Suit

Pantelis

Maledom

Crews:

Director

Writer

Writer

Writer

Producer