Lionheart (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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Lionheart follows Luan, a Copenhagen man determined to leave the criminal underworld behind. But childhood loyalties, old rules and the presence of Issa make starting over far more complicated than changing his address or his clothes.

Lionheart is a 2026 Danish drama, crime film and thriller centered on a man trying to break away from the world that shaped him. Set against the suburbs of Copenhagen, the film focuses on the difficulty of leaving old loyalties behind.

Nagieb Khaja directs and co-writes the 1-hour, 39-minute film with Jesper Fink. The story is led by Besir Zeciri as Luan, with Mohamed Djeziri playing Issa, Luan’s longtime companion and almost-brother.

Lionheart movie details

Story without spoilers

Luan has spent his life in the Copenhagen underworld and understands its rules better than most. He now wants a different future, but leaving is not as simple as making one decision. His long history with Issa, who has stood beside him since childhood, keeps the past close.

As Luan attempts to begin again, the film explores how difficult it can be to separate a new identity from an old environment. A change of home, clothing or social circle does not automatically erase the instincts and loyalties formed over many years.

What to expect

Lionheart combines drama, crime and thriller elements around a protagonist caught between reinvention and the obligations of his past. Its central conflict is personal as well as criminal: Luan wants to leave the underworld, while his history and relationship with Issa continue to shape his choices.

The premise points to a tense story about loyalty, identity and the complications of starting over. The film’s 1-hour, 39-minute runtime gives it a focused feature-length format without suggesting a sprawling crime saga.

Cast and creative team

Besir Zeciri stars as Luan, while Mohamed Djeziri plays Issa. The cast also includes Ermela Dhimitri as Flora, Yacine Touabti as Musa, Ramadan Huseini as Haki, Mimoza Murati as Adriana and Bjarne Henriksen as Ole.

Nagieb Khaja directs Lionheart and co-writes the screenplay with Jesper Fink.

• Besir Zeciri as Luan
• Mohamed Djeziri as Issa
• Ermela Dhimitri as Flora
• Yacine Touabti as Musa
• Ramadan Huseini as Haki
• Mimoza Murati as Adriana
• Bjarne Henriksen as Ole

Release and production context

Lionheart is a Danish production from Toolbox Film and Zik Zak Filmworks. It is listed as a 2026 release with a release date of October 29, 2026. The film runs for 1 hour and 39 minutes and features spoken dialogue in Danish and Albanian. Its listed genres are drama, crime and thriller.

Production companies: Toolbox Film, Zik Zak Filmworks

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Lionheart presents a grounded crime story built around the challenge of leaving a deeply familiar world behind. With Luan’s attempted break from the Copenhagen underworld at its center, the film places loyalty, memory and personal change in direct tension.

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