The Weight of Sand tells the story of Edith and Luca, two young adults who one day decide to embark on a great adventure that takes them from Spain to Togo. The journey takes a dark turn when they are kidnapped by jihadist forces and taken into the desert of Mali, where they are held captive for 450 days before attempting a highly risky, near-suicidal escape. The Weight of Sand is a suspenseful drama in which conflict brings forward profound questions about the meaning of life and our human quest: At what point do we choose to die with dignity rather than survive in misery? What is love? What is our relationship with silence and infinity in the 21st century? This epic and visually spectacular feature film is based on a true story.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Marine JohnsonÉdith Blais | Édith Blais |
 Luca ColucciLuca Tacchetto | Luca Tacchetto |
 Marianne FortierNot listed | Not listed |
 Steve DioufAlex | Alex |
 Danilo CardiaDélégué italien | Délégué italien |
 Karl GraboshasVisage du Vent | Visage du Vent |
 Moussa EcharifMoudjahidine | Moudjahidine |
 Mouloud AyadNot listed | Not listed |
 Jean BuiNot listed | Not listed |
| AAdam El HourPolicier barrage malien | Policier barrage malien |
| HHamza AlsaniChef aux cheveux longs | Chef aux cheveux longs |
| KKali DialloChauffeur Landcruiser | Chauffeur Landcruiser |
| DDaniel Ndomi ChaJeune recrue | Jeune recrue |
| EEssalek Ahl BarikallahPolicier poste contrôle | Policier poste contrôle |
| IIsmail Hsaini AmmiMotard Djihadiste | Motard Djihadiste |