In present-day Marseilles, Malik, a young man from the Comoros, finds himself caught up in the collapse of a building. He manages to escape the catastrophe, but is arrested for possession of narcotics. Incarcerated in a prison where a fierce battle between different factions reigns, Malik must quickly make allies to survive. A semi-legal real estate developer, Massoud, offers him his support in exchange for his allegiance. However, Malik soon realizes that he is merely a tool in Massoud's scheme and must take control to ensure his survival.