Private Project

The Road Ahead

In a country where opportunities are scarce, two young Haitians are abandoned during their attempt to leave. Faced with uncertainty, they make a bold choice: to stay and build their future from nothing, proving that success is not found abroad, but created at home.

  • Job Lucet
    Director
  • Job Lucet
    Writer
  • Job Lucet
    Producer
  • Job Lucet
    Key Cast
    "Job Lucet"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Le Chemin Restant
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 1 second
  • Production Budget:
    3,790 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Haiti
  • Country of Filming:
    Haiti
  • Language:
    French, Louisiana Creole French
  • Shooting Format:
    Numérique - Panasonic Lumix S5
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 2026 WSXA Paris // International Film Festival
    Paris, France
    France
    28 novembre 2026
    Demi-finaliste
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival
    Joy, Kolkata
    India
    Honorable Mention
  • Sittannavasal International Film Festival
    Pudukkotai
    India
    Award Winner
  • 2026 ARFF Paris // International Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    November 28, 2026
    Finaliste
Distribution Information
  • Circuit international du festival du film, suivi de la distribution numérique sur les plateformes de streaming en ligne.
Director Biography - Job Lucet

Job Lucet is a Haitian filmmaker passionate about socially engaged cinema and storytelling inspired by the reality of his country. Through his works, he explores the challenges faced by young people in Haiti while highlighting stories of resilience, choice, and transformation.

His first short film, "Le chemin restant", portrays the struggle of two young individuals confronted with the difficulty of leaving their country, who ultimately choose to stay and build their future in Haiti. Through this story, he offers a reflection on hope, entrepreneurship, and the ability to create opportunities despite harsh conditions.

Job Lucet develops authentic, human, and inspiring cinema, centered on Haitian reality and the strength of its younger generations.

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Director Statement

This short film was born from a personal reflection on the reality faced by many young people in Haiti, who dream of leaving the country in search of a better life abroad. Through this story, I explore a fundamental question: what happens when departure fails, and one is forced to stay?

With Le chemin Restant, I delve into resilience and determination in the face of Haiti’s economic and social challenges. The film highlights the ability to transform adversity into opportunity through creativity, initiative, and entrepreneurship.

My intention is to offer a different perspective on hope: not a hope placed elsewhere, but one that is rooted here, in Haiti, within our own actions and decisions. This film is also a tribute to Haitian youth—resourceful, resilient, and capable of rebuilding their future by believing in their own country.