在《桑巴》中奥马·希扮演的桑巴是名来自马里的移民，依靠在高级宾馆里洗盘子维持生计，这和他想象的美好法国生活不大一样。让情况雪上加霜的是，因为文件出了差错他被拘禁了。此时他遇到了爱丽丝（夏洛特·甘斯布饰演），一个并了解生活…

Follows ten year-old Johnny who stands out in different aspects way beyond his age. Things change when his new teacher sees his potential, believes in him and wants to open a new world to him.