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Kika: A Struggle for Survival in Modern Brussels

11/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kika is a film set in contemporary Brussels about a married social worker named Kika, portrayed by Manon Clavel, who faces tragedy and financial instability after an affair.
She struggles with the welfare system she served and turns to sex work for survival.
Alexe Poukine directed the film, which portrays her journey with empathy and resilience.
The narrative balances humor and seriousness while examining power dynamics in sex work and economic survival.

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Story summary

Kika is a film set in contemporary Brussels about a married social worker named Kika, portrayed by Manon Clavel, who faces tragedy and financial instability after an affair.
She struggles with the welfare system she served and turns to sex work for survival.
Alexe Poukine directed the film, which portrays her journey with empathy and resilience.
The narrative balances humor and seriousness while examining power dynamics in sex work and economic survival.