Beyond the Walls

Beyond the Walls

2012 · 98 min · ★ 6.4 · Romance, Drama

Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a double-bass player originally from Albania. It's love at first sight. Confronted by Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir's misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn't return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and the two lovers embark on an heart-breaking relationship.

Directed by David Lambert · Written by David Lambert

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Guillaume Gouix Ilir
Matila Malliarakis Paulo
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin Anka
David Salles Grégoire
Flonja Kodheli Ilir's Sister
Carmela Locantore Ilir's Mother
Adonis Danieletto Receptionist at Métropole
Matilda Perks La chanteuse du groupe
Marc Saint-louis Musicien du groupe
Pascal Bartschat Musicien du groupe
Antoine Michel Musicien du groupe
Sokol Reka Ami de Paulo

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