A life of crime seemed inevitable for Jecko. Métis Quebecois of Haitian origin, he witnesses at the age of eight the murder of his mother committed by his father, a tragic event that will mark him forever. Tossed from one foster home to another, Jecko finally finds the sense of belonging he's been longing for when he begins hanging out with young hoodlums living in the Saint-Michel neighborhood. Years later, crime and violence have taken Jecko to the height of an empire. In this world where wealth and respect are obtained by means of arms, he is like a fish in water. Several events will nevertheless make him reconsider this path he thought he was paving for himself. But do not leave Saint-Michel who wants.

Noticed theatrical release in November 2010

The first fiction film ever made about street gangs in Montreal North

"Solid acting performances" - La Presse

A life of crime seemed inevitable for Jecko. Originally from Quebec, with Haitian roots, he witnesses the murder of his mother by his father at the age of eight, a tragic event that will mark him forever. Moved from one foster family to another, Jecko finally finds he belongs when he starts to hang out with some young hooligans from the Saint-Michel neighbourhood. A few years later, crime and violence have led Jecko to the top of an empire. In this world where wealth and respect are obtained by wielding a gun, Jecko is like a fish in water. Nevertheless, a number of circumstances will make him reconsider his way of life.

The first fiction film about the street gangs of North Montreal