Every fire needs a spark
The Trigger
6.7 (19 votes)• 2024•Returning Series
Storyline & Plot Summary
The stars of French football are celebrating the end of the season with a high-profile party full of glitz and glamour. But a scandal erupts when star player Fodé Thiam violently headbutts his coach and uses a racist slur against him, inciting angry demands to exclude Fodé from the team. The club hires Sam, a brilliant but emotionally unstable PR fixer, to diffuse the crisis and save the team's future.
Production Details
Languages: French
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Director: Ziad Doueiri
Starring Cast: Nina Meurisse, Ana Girardot, Benjamin Biolay, Alassane Diong, Xavier Robic, Pascal Vannson
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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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CinematicExpert
2 days ago9.5 / 10
Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
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DramaEnthusiast
1 week ago8.8 / 10
Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.