The New Toy

A warm-hearted comedy-drama about class, childhood wonder, and unlikely friendship that emerges when a working-class security guard becomes an unexpected companion to a wealthy boy.

Samy lives happily with his wife, Alice, in a poor urban housing project amongst friends and neighbours. For his son’s birthday, the richest man in France throws open his grand department store, offering the boy whatever he wants. Alexandre chooses Samy, the night watchman, as his new toy…