Little Jaffna
Synopsis
The district of 'Little Jaffna' in Paris is the heart of a vibrant Tamil community, where Michael, a young police officer, is assigned to infiltrate a criminal group known for extortion and money laundering for the benefit of separatist rebels in Sri-Lanka. But as he works his way deeper into the heart of the organization, his loyalty will be tested, in a relentless pursuit against one of Paris' most hidden and powerful gangs.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-15
Top Cast
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Lawrence Valin
Michael
Puviraj Raveendran
Puvi
Vela Ramamoorthy
Aya
Radhika Sarathkumar
Amamma
Kawsie Chandra
Selvi
Marilou Aussilloux
Chloé
Aswina Vinotharuban
Aswina
Nirojan Nallathamby
Niro
Sajinthan Santhiran
Kasi
Murugadoss Periassamy
Sendhil
Arthur Beaupère
Policier
Archuthan Jeyanthiran
Archu
Shageevan Paramsothy
Shagee
Kabeeswaran Ganesaratnam
Kabee
Midhushan Chandrasiri
Midhu
Priyadharshan Chandrasiri
Priya
Dinesh Mouttouvelou
Dinesh
Thara Vanniyasingam
Thara
Release History & Theatrical Window
20. Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Valin
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Valin, Malysone Bovorasmy, Marlène Poste, Gaëlle Macé, Arthur Beaupère, Yacine Badday
- Original Score
- Maxence Dussère
- Original Title
- Little Jaffna
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Mean Streets, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, France 2 Cinéma, Zinc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Valin
Lawrence Valin, Malysone Bovorasmy, Marlène Poste, Gaëlle Macé, Arthur Beaupère, Yacine Badday
Maxence Dussère
Maxence Lemonnier
Anaïs Manuelli, Guerric Catala
Marc Bordure, Simon Bleuzé
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Valin
Director
Lawrence Valin
Screenplay
Malysone Bovorasmy
Screenplay
Marlène Poste
Screenplay
Gaëlle Macé
Screenplay
Arthur Beaupère
Screenplay
Marc Bordure
Producer
Maxence Lemonnier
Director of Photography
Simon Bleuzé
Producer
Yacine Badday
Screenplay
Anaïs Manuelli
Editor
Guerric Catala
Editor
Michel Schmitt
Production Design
Joana Georges Rossi
Costume Design
Maxence Dussère
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Jaffna
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What is Little Jaffna about?
The district of 'Little Jaffna' in Paris is the heart of a vibrant Tamil community, where Michael, a young police officer, is assigned to infiltrate a criminal group known for extortion and money laundering for the benefit of separatist rebels in Sri-Lanka. But as he works his way deeper into the heart of the organization, his loyalty will be tested, in a relentless pursuit against one of Paris' most hidden and powerful gangs.
Who directed Little Jaffna?
Little Jaffna was directed by Lawrence Valin.
Who stars in Little Jaffna?
The principal cast of Little Jaffna includes Lawrence Valin, Puviraj Raveendran, Vela Ramamoorthy, Radhika Sarathkumar, Kawsie Chandra.
When was Little Jaffna released and how long is it?
Little Jaffna was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Jaffna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Jaffna was composed by Maxence Dussère.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Jaffna?
Little Jaffna holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).