El Wral, a smuggler who amassed his fortune through border trafficking, seeks to redeem himself by building a school for his village, Ragouj. He soon discovers that a treasure lies hidden beneath the site. A battle between construction and destruction unfolds, as each character strives to find the right path.
Over 18 episodes, we follow the inhabitants of Ragouj, a timeless, imaginary village, as they navigate their despair and struggle between building and demolition. The series immerses us in this imaginary world with its love stories, unfinished projects, and longing for a better life.
As an allegory, Ragouj is a raw and naive fable, sharp and poetic, brought to life by the genuine camaraderie of its actors. It is also a tale that captivates with its mesmerizing music, costumes, accents, and settings that are both unusual and familiar.
Abdelhamid Bouchnak is the son of Tunisian singer Lotfi Bouchnak. He studied at the Higher School of Science and Technology of Design in Tunis (ESSTeDesign) and cinematog...
