Souleymane's Story (2024)
Kernel Score: 85% · 359 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2024-10-09
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Souleymane's Story
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
As he pedals through the streets of Paris to deliver meals, Souleymane recounts his story. In two days, he has to go through his asylum application interview, the key to obtaining papers, but Souleymane is not ready.
Souleymane's Story parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Souleymane's Story follows an undocumented immigrant food-delivery worker facing exploitation and an asylum interview that could determine his future.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts the precarious, occasionally dangerous life of a bike courier and undocumented worker, but no graphic violence is described.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Boris Lojkine
Cast
- Abou Sangare as Souleymane
- Nina Meurisse as Agente de l'OFPRA
- Alpha Oumar Sow as Barry
- Emmanuel Yovanie as Emmanuel
- Younoussa Diallo as Khalil
- Ghislain Mahan as Ghislain
- Mamadou Barry as Mamadou
- Yaya Diallo as Yaya
- Keita Diallo as Kadiatou
- Karim Bouziane
Souleymane's Story FAQ
Is Souleymane's Story good?
Souleymane's Story has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 359 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Souleymane's Story?
In the US you can stream Souleymane's Story on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Souleymane's Story OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Souleymane's Story follows an undocumented immigrant food-delivery worker facing exploitation and an asylum interview that could determine his future.
What movies are like Souleymane's Story?
If you liked Souleymane's Story, try In America, The Secret of the Grain, A Better Life and The Other Side of Hope.