Gone Too Far!

Gone Too Far!

Year: 2014

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Destiny Ekaragha

Comedy

A London teenager, Yemi, finds his life disrupted when his older brother, Ikudayisi, arrives from Nigeria. Ikudayisi's unconventional style, strong accent, and overconfident demeanor threaten Yemi's reputation. Forced to spend a day together on their Peckham estate, Yemi must navigate local bullies, a crush he can't have, and ultimately, his own cultural identity. Through their experiences, both brothers learn the importance of family and self-respect.

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1

Visa arrival and chores set the day in motion

The mother finally secures an immigration visa for Iku to join the family. She asks Yemi to tidy his room in preparation, then leaves to go shopping. Yemi heads out intending to play football with his friends, but his mother forbids it, setting the day in motion with a clash of rules.

Afternoon Home, Peckham
2

Park encounter and Yemi's clash with rules

In the park, Armani and Paris sit watching the football and chatting. Yemi spots Armani and goes over to chat her up. Razor and Ghost pass by, and Razor's jealousy flares; Yemi's mum also passes and drags him home by the ear, humiliating him.

Afternoon Park
3

Iku's arrival and the okra mission begins

When Iku arrives, Yemi is dismayed by his dress, especially the socks and sandals. Mum wants to start cooking but can't find the okra she bought earlier. She sends Yemi out to fetch more, insisting he take his brother with him.

Evening Home
4

The shop theft foiled and okra lost

At the shop, Yemi's brotherly mischief surfaces as Iku coaches him to grab crisps and chocolate, stuffing some into Yemi's hoodie. Yemi returns the items but misses one. At checkout, Reema frisks him and finds it, forcing the brothers to leave without the okra.

Evening Shop
5

Market misadventures and Armani sightings

They head to the market to source okra, but a string of mishaps unfolds, including Iku losing sight of Yemi more than once. They spot Armani and Paris again, and Yemi attempts to chat Armani up.

Evening Market
6

Razor's car talk exposes tension

Razor and Ghost sit in a car smoking and listening to a radio show about whether Black British rappers with African parents can use West Indian slang. The discussion reveals Razor's pro-Jamaican, anti-African stance, fueling tensions within the group.

Evening Car
7

Armani's sister leads to a bike theft chase

Yemi asks Armani's younger sister about Armani; Razor and Ghost pass the sister and tell them Yemi was looking for Armani. They steal a bike and ride off to find Yemi. Later, Yemi and Iku encounter Armani and Paris again; Armani persuades Yemi to get her a Peruvian hair extension to show his commitment, but Iku ushers him out.

Evening Street
8

The fly kick turns the tide

Razor and Ghost spot them; a short chase leads to a scrap, and Iku delivers a decisive fly-kick on Razor and Ghost, allowing the brothers to escape. For the first time, Yemi is impressed by his brother and resolves to 'deal with Razor.' Iku, however, regrets the kick and calls Armani a foolish girl, revealing he once asked Razor for directions when lost.

Night Street
9

Conflict over love and heritage

Paris criticizes Armani for using Yemi to provoke Razor, and reveals she fancies him herself. The two girls fall out, escalating the rivalry and leaving the boys to navigate the fallout.

Night Street
10

Studio invitation and parental interruption

Razor phones Blazer at the radio station to help against Yemi. Rez and the DJ discuss the African identity debate, with Blazer challenging Razor's stance. Iku's Yoruba remark resonates with Rez, who invites the brothers to his studio, but Mum arrives furious and stops them.

Night Radio studio
11

The next morning's uneasy peace

The next morning, the brothers exercise in the front garden as a form of punishment. Yemi asks if Iku has forgiven him, and Iku smiles, saying, 'Of course.' The moment signals a fragile reconciliation between the brothers.

Morning Front garden
12

Resolution and brotherly bond

With the tension easing, the siblings grow closer as they share a quiet moment in the garden. Yemi acknowledges his role in the conflict and resolves to repair things with Razor, grateful that Iku is staying. The scene ends on a hopeful note for their bond.

Morning Front garden

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