Toris and Lokita are very close. After overcoming the journey from West Africa to Belgium together, the two teenagers can only rely on each other and do their best to survive. They claim to be brother and sister and feel that way. However, bureaucrats do not care about sentiment. Lokita can only apply for a residence permit if she proves that she is Toris' relative. Pressured by the family they left behind in their homeland, she is forced to make a decision that will test their friendship. 'Toris and Lokita' does not rely on any cinematic tricks and asks without any curtains - what is more important: the law or the human being? N-13