Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)

A middle-aged electrician and generator repairman in Lagos who works two jobs and saves every naira to fund his migration to Spain. His resilience is tempered by grief after the deaths of his sister Precious and her children, especially as he copes with bureaucratic hurdles and the loss of his passport. He remains quietly determined, navigating a harsh system while clinging to the possibility of a better life abroad.

A young hairdresser and bartender juggling multiple jobs to support herself and her sister Grace. She pursues an escape to Italy through a risky arrangement with a wealthy businessman, balancing hope with fear as expenses mount and her plans threaten to unravel. Her persistence and tough choices illuminate the cost of chasing a dream.

Mofe’s sister, a caregiver who manages the household and children. Her death from carbon monoxide poisoning after a faulty generator becomes a devastating turning point, revealing the fragility of life for families living with danger and poverty. Her loss intensifies the family’s struggle and tests their remaining hope.

Rosa’s teenage sister, whose pregnancy complicates their migration plans and raises the stakes financially and emotionally. Grace’s illness and hospitalization contribute to the mounting medical bills and social humiliation that frame the characters’ precarious situation. Her situation highlights youth, vulnerability, and the pressure to secure a future.

A wealthy Lebanese businessman who promises help with visas in exchange for a personal relationship. His proposition represents the exploitation that undercuts hopes for a better life, illustrating how power imbalances intersect with migration dreams. His role exposes the moral compromises faced by those seeking opportunity.

The landlord’s son who becomes entangled with Grace, contributing to the complex web of personal and financial pressures surrounding the migration project. His actions underscore the problematic dynamics of power and desire within the urban setting. His involvement intensifies the dilemma of pursuing escape from poverty.