'Earth and Blood': Release Date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Netflix's French action-thriller

'Earth and Blood' follows Said, a sawmill owner, and his daughter Sarah, who see themselves embroiled in serious issues when they get into trouble with the members of a drug cartel while trying to sell their family business
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2020
(Netflix)
(Netflix)

Are you looking for something to experience an adrenaline rush? Well, wait no more. Netflix has the exact right thing in store to satisfy your craving.

The streaming platform is offering its viewers the French action-thriller 'Earth and Blood', also known as 'La terre et le sang' helmed by Julien Leclercq. For those of you who are planning on watching this exciting French film, from release date to cast, here’s everything you need to know. 

Release date

'Earth and Blood' will debut on April 17 on Netflix. 

Plot 

'Earth and Blood' follows Saïd, a sawmill owner, and his daughter Sarah, who see themselves embroiled in serious issues when they get into trouble with the members of a drug cartel while trying to sell their family business. The movie deals with their fight against criminals as Saïd is determined to protect his daughter. 

The official synopsis for 'Earth and Blood' reads, "A sawmill owner and his teenage daughter become tangled in a deadly feud when a drug dealer stashes stolen cocaine on their remote property."

Cast 

Sami Bouajila

Sami Bouajila attends 'e-cinema.com' Launch Party on November 30, 2017, in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France (Getty Images)

Sami Bouajila is a Tunisian-French actor who is popular for roles in shows such as 'The Blessed', 'Through the Fire' and the latest 'Paradise'. In 'Earth and Blood', he essays the lead role Saïd. He is also known for featuring in films including 'Don’t Leave Me', 'Remember' and 'Signature'.

Eriq Ebouaney

Actor Eriq Ebouaney attends the 'Italian Movies' Premiere during the 7th Rome Film Festival at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica on November 12, 2012, in Rome, Italy (Getty Images)

Eriq Ebouaney is a French actor best known for his portrayal of Patrice Lumumba in 'Lumumba' and his role opposite Jason Statham in 'Transporter 3'. He has featured in several other films including 'China Salesman', 'Belleville Cop' and 'All Three of Us'. 

Samy Seghir

Samy Seghir attends Loubhoutan Express presentation at La Garde Republicaine on July 02, 2019, in Paris, France (Getty Images)

Samy Seghir is a French actor popular for working in television shows such as 'Harkis: Kader' and 2010's 'Fracture'. He is also known for his roles in films such as 'The Dream Kids', 'Turnin Tide' and 'Neuilly sa mere, sa mere!'. 

Creators/Showrunners

'Earth and Blood' or 'La terre et le sang' is helmed by Julien Leclercq, who has also worked on the screenplay along with Jeremie Guez. Julien Leclercq is popular for his work in 'Chrysalis', 'The Assault', 'Gibraltar', 'The Crew' and 'The Bouncer'. 'Earth and Blood' is produced by Julien Madon.  

Trailer



 

The official trailer for 'Earth and Blood' released on March 26 and is available on Netflix. The one-and-a-half-minute video shows Saïd find the hidden cocaine in his factory, as the drug cartel comes looking for the stash that belongs to them. 

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