Seuls

: It looks at the "invisible" solitude of children who flee their homes without their parents. It is a deep piece on cultural memory, belonging, and the resilience required to navigate a new world entirely alone. Seuls : The Play by Wajdi Mouawad

: The series serves as a dark, psychological exploration of childhood survival. Unlike many "abandoned world" stories that focus purely on adventure, Seuls dives into the existential dread and the loss of innocence. As the series progresses, it moves from a survival thriller to a supernatural mystery, questioning the very nature of life, death, and "Limbo." The Film Adaptation (2017) : It looks at the "invisible" solitude of

The Comic Series ( Bandes Dessinées ) by Fabien Vehlmann & Bruno Gazzotti Unlike many "abandoned world" stories that focus purely

: Five children wake up in a city (Fortville) to find that everyone else has vanished. : The play explores the "internal exile" of an immigrant

: The film centers on Leïla, a 16-year-old girl who wakes up in an empty world and must band together with four other children.

: The play explores the "internal exile" of an immigrant. It looks at how language, heritage, and past versions of oneself collide in a moment of crisis. It is a visceral, often messy performance (using paint and movement) that suggests being "alone" is not just about physical solitude, but about being unable to reconcile the various parts of one's own identity.