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An intimate portrait of working lives in Lagos, bringing everyday economic pressures and migration aspirations into focus through two connected stories.
About the film
In Lagos, electrician Mofe and hairdresser Rosa pursue plans to leave Nigeria. Family obligations, personal loss and the cost of everyday survival repeatedly reshape their hopes for a new life overseas.
Cultural context
Nigerian production set in Lagos. Also distributed as Eyimofe (This Is My Desire). English is the language listed by Criterion. Year and runtime follow Criterion.
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