On the Edge
Set between a numbing, malodorous factory and the demi-monde of nocturnal Tangier, two street-smart young women work tirelessly to move on with their lives. By day the fast-talking, live-wire Badia and her quiet friend Imane peel shrimp in a factory; by night, they hit the seaside hotels, turn tricks and steal small objects from their clients to pawn. One night they meet two pretty girls their own age who work in the Free Zone of Tangier, a heavily guarded, European-style industrial area. The determined Badia hates peeling shrimps and sees the two new girlfriends, who are slightly better off, as a springboard.
Directed by Leila Kilani · Written by Leila Kilani
Where to Watch
Rent or Buy
Cast
- Soufia Issami Badia
- Mouna Bahmad Imane
- Nouzha Akel Asma
- Sara Bitioui Nawal
Make it a double feature
3h 20m together
On the Edge
Persepolis
A close match in mood and era.
