The Cost of Heaven

The Cost of Heaven

2026 · 116 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

On the cusp of his 50th birthday, Nacer Belkacem dreams of a better life. Yet, over the years, he has built himself an enviable position in the eyes of all: a loving family man, a happy husband, a model employee, and a respected citizen in his community. But the veneer is cracking. Beneath a seemingly perfect surface, Nacer has racked up expenses, made questionable investments, and is up to his neck in debt. On the brink of ruin, he devises a desperate plan to try to pull himself out of the water. You only have one life to earn your way to heaven...

Directed by Mathieu Denis · Written by Alexandre Auger

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Samir Guesmi Nacer Belkacem
Crixus Lapointe Felix
Meriem Medjkane Farrah
Vincent Leclerc Richard
Adrien Bletton Thibaud De Balanthier-Lantage
Mohammed Marouazi Rafik
Victoria Diamond Sarah Novak
Brett Donahue Michael
Vlasta Vrana Ben Novak
Malik Tazi Sami
Riham Mouzdahir Nadine
Rayan Amrani Zakaria

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