On the Edge
Au bord du monde
Synopsis
Alexia, 25, arrives as a trainee nurse in the closed ward of a psychiatric hospital, and meets Joëlle, the head nurse, who teaches her the job. Alexia is touched by the anger of Mila, a 20-year-old patient, who thinks she has no business being there. Despite Joëlle’s warnings about keeping her distance from patients, Alexia gets close to Mila and puts all her energy into trying to get her out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guérin van de Vorst, Sophie Muselle
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Muselle, Guérin van de Vorst
- Original Title
- Au bord du monde
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Wrong Men
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guérin van de Vorst, Sophie Muselle
Sophie Muselle, Guérin van de Vorst
Fiona Braillon
Matyas Veress
Benoît Roland
Department Leadership Roster
Guérin van de Vorst
Director
Sophie Muselle
Writer
Guérin van de Vorst
Writer
Fiona Braillon
Director of Photography
Benoît Roland
Producer
Sophie Muselle
Director
Matyas Veress
Editor
Laurie Colson
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On the Edge.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Edge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Edge about?
Alexia, 25, arrives as a trainee nurse in the closed ward of a psychiatric hospital, and meets Joëlle, the head nurse, who teaches her the job. Alexia is touched by the anger of Mila, a 20-year-old patient, who thinks she has no business being there. Despite Joëlle’s warnings about keeping her distance from patients, Alexia gets close to Mila and puts all her energy into trying to get her out.
Who directed On the Edge?
On the Edge was directed by Guérin van de Vorst, Sophie Muselle.
Who stars in On the Edge?
The principal cast of On the Edge includes Mara Taquin, Sasha Deprez, Nathalie Richard, Hamza Essalouh, Blanche Pembe.
When was On the Edge released and how long is it?
On the Edge was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.