Harragas (2009)

Plot

Mostaganem, a northern Algerian port city, serves as the backdrop for the harrowing journey of desperate refugees known as 'Harragas.' Rachid, Nasser, and Imene enlist a smuggler named Hassan, who promises to ferry them to Spain in his dilapidated boat. Alongside a diverse group of African and Arab migrants, they confront the perilous waters of the Straits, risking their lives for a chance at a better future. As the stormy seas threaten their dreams, the struggle for survival becomes a poignant exploration of hope and desperation.