A Place to Heal 2026

Overview

A Place to Heal is a 2026 French drama film directed by Cédric Kahn and co-written with Kahina Le Querrec. The film, also known by the title 15/18, features a cast including Zoé Monpart and Malou Khebizi. Set within the adolescent psychiatry unit of a French public hospital, the story follows the experiences of teenagers navigating the facility. The narrative focuses on the medical team, led by a character named Etienne, as they manage the cycle of treating and listening to patients who arrive with significant personal histories. The plot centers on Lucia, played by Malou Khebizi, who returns to the ward and reunites with her friend Eloïse. Surrounded by a diverse ensemble of young patients, the girls navigate their own challenges and relationships within the unit. The film explores the erratic rhythm of the ward, documenting moments of laughter, small breakthroughs, and fragile hope amidst the raw reality of the patients' suffering. The production was supported by Ad Vitam Films and Tropdebonheur Productions and premiered at the Venice Film Festival.