
The Best Option
Drama
Overview
Koto is a restless and impulsive young African, born in a refugee camp. His life in Catalonia among the paddy fields of the Delta passes by with few changes, always under the protection of his foster parents. He has left behind the tough childhood he had in the Saharan refugee camp where he was born. One day life takes a sudden turn: the doctors tell him that he urgently needs a kidney transplant. The best choice as a possible donor would be his biological mother. The sudden arrival of his Saharan family is a shock for Koto, who watches as the life he has been living for the past 10 years falls apart around him. Far removed from the beliefs and customs of his people, the young man must deal with his origins to try to save his own life. The film is based on a real story and played by Koto himself.
Top Cast
Koto Maelainin
Koto Maelainin
Koto Maelainin
Koto Maelainin
Koto Maelainin


Mercè Pons
Mercè Pons
Cinta
Mercè Pons
Cinta


Francesc Orella
Francesc Orella
Antonio
Francesc Orella
Antonio
Gaymula Larosi
Gaymula Larosi
Fatimetu
Gaymula Larosi
Fatimetu
Ali Brahim
Ali Brahim
Ahmed
Ali Brahim
Ahmed
Mohamed-Salem Hadia
Mohamed-Salem Hadia
Mustafà
Mohamed-Salem Hadia
Mustafà
Dahba Nayim
Dahba Nayim
Janina
Dahba Nayim
Janina
Eric Fernández
Eric Fernández
Best Friend
Eric Fernández
Best Friend
Marc Pardo
Marc Pardo
Friend
Marc Pardo
Friend
Rosa Subirats
Rosa Subirats
Friend
Rosa Subirats
Friend
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