Tori and Lokita

Twelve-year-old Tori and teenager Lokita are extremely close. Both from West Africa and without other family in Belgium, they depend on each other as they struggle to get by and make some money. Claiming they are brother and sister, they sing together at a restaurant, while serving as drug couriers for the chef. Despite the hardship, there is great joy in their relationship but when Lokita’s right to remain in Belgium is threatened, and the financial demands of her family grow and loan sharks loom, she’s compelled into a pivotal decision that will separate her from Tori. With brilliant performances by two non-professional leads, Tori and Lokita is a gripping, searing look at economic injustice and societal indifference.