Little Indian, Big City is a 1994 French adventure-comedy film directed by Hervé Palud. It stars Thierry Lhermitte as Stephen, a successful international trader who discovers he has a son named Mimi-Siku, played by Ludwig Briand, with his ex-wife Patricia, played by Arielle Dombasle. Mimi-Siku, who has grown up in the Amazon rainforest, is eager to see the city of Paris.
Stephen takes Mimi-Siku back to Paris with him for a few days, hoping to reconnect with his ex-wife and obtain a divorce so that he can marry his fiancée, Charlotte. However, Mimi-Siku's introduction to city life is not an easy one. He struggles to adapt to his new surroundings and is constantly bewildered by the strange customs and behaviors of the urbanites. He is particularly fascinated by the Eiffel Tower, which he sees as a giant spear that has pierced the sky.
Despite the challenges, Stephen and Mimi-Siku bond as father and son. Together, they go on a series of misadventures, including a wild night out on the town, a run-in with a group of street performers, and a disastrous attempt to cook a Thanksgiving turkey.
Throughout the film, Mimi-Siku's childlike innocence and curiosity provide a source of comic relief as well as a poignant reminder of the beauty and simplicity of life in nature. By the end of the film, both Mimi-Siku and Stephen have gained a greater appreciation for the other's way of life, and their relationship has been deepened by their shared experiences in the big city.