I was absolutely delighted and enchanted by the simple, peaceful, uneventful and beautiful everyday life of these characters. Sure, nothing big happens, and isn't life that way for a regular citizen in any part of the world? Nonetheless, our boy did learn quite a few life lessons- *SPOILERS* by the end of day he was respecting the elders and committed to studying and working on his free days in the workshop.
Whenever we think of Africa, it is rare to think about stories that do not involve wars, poverty and tragedies; not to say that it doesn't happen, but Africa is much more than that: a continent with 54 countries inhabited by people filled with life and emotions, people who have everyday jobs, enjoy barbecues, stream Netflix and somewhere in there, in some place in Nigeria, there's a bunch of mechanics talking passionately about The Premier League.
I was blessed with the experience of watching this tale of love, friendship, camaraderie and hard work.
Whenever we think of Africa, it is rare to think about stories that do not involve wars, poverty and tragedies; not to say that it doesn't happen, but Africa is much more than that: a continent with 54 countries inhabited by people filled with life and emotions, people who have everyday jobs, enjoy barbecues, stream Netflix and somewhere in there, in some place in Nigeria, there's a bunch of mechanics talking passionately about The Premier League.
I was blessed with the experience of watching this tale of love, friendship, camaraderie and hard work.