Sudani from Nigeria

Sudani from Nigeria

Year: 2018

Runtime: 123 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Zakariya Mohammed

ComedyDramaFamilyMoving relationship storiesTouching and sentimental family stories

When a soccer club manager brings one of his injured foreign players home to recuperate, they form an unlikely bond despite their cultural differences.

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1

Team formation and rising fame

Majeed, a young football coach in a rural Malappuram town, forms MYC Accode and starts capturing attention in Sevens football. He recruits three talented Nigerian players, and their skill quickly propels the team to local fame. However, the newfound success comes with financial strain for Majeed and his circle.

Pre-accident Rural town in Malappuram, Kerala
2

Samuel injured and hospitalised

An unfortunate accident sidelines Samuel, the star player, and he is hospitalised for a month. Majeed decides to care for him at his home to reduce financial burden on the family. The town waits and worries as the recovery period stretches.

Month 0 (early season) Local hospital
3

Samuel stays at Majeed's home

To rest and avoid hospital costs, Samuel stays at Majeed's mother's house. He receives kindness from the family, while neighbors and townspeople visit to see the recovering Nigerian. The simple stay becomes the seed of a deeper bond between the two men.

Month 1 (during hospitalization) Majeed's home
4

Bonding and shared life stories

Majeed and Samuel open up about their pasts, finding common ground in their ambitions and losses. Samuel recounts his life in the refugee camp after losing his parents in the civil war, while Majeed shares his reasons for the strained relationship with his family. The growing friendship helps both cope with their respective troubles.

During hospitalization Majeed's home
5

Majeed's rift with his step-father

Majeed harbours resentment toward his step-father, blaming him for the loss of his father and for his mother's remarriage. The emotional distance strains the household, even as Samuel's presence softens Majeed's view of family. This tension frames much of Majeed's attitude toward his own kin.

During hospitalization Majeed's home
6

Samuel's refugee background revealed

Samuel explains that he lost both parents in the civil war and lived in a refugee camp with his grandmother and two sisters. He left Nigeria hoping to financially support his family, which adds urgency to his situation. The backstory deepens the stakes for his possible departure.

Earlier before staying with Majeed Refugee camp (backstory)
7

Newspaper feature attracts authorities

A newspaper article about Samuel's recovery, along with Majeed, his family, and the town, attracts police attention. Officials arrive asking about Samuel and demand his passport, threatening his ability to stay. The incident introduces a legal and logistical obstacle to Samuel's comfort and future.

After the article is published Town and police station
8

Grandmother's death and departure plans

Samuel learns that his grandmother has passed away and wishes to leave immediately to be with his sisters. The news intensifies the urgency to sort his documents and travel arrangements. The impending departure sets new pressure on Majeed and his crew.

After grandmother's death Refugee family home
9

Passport goes missing

In the scramble to leave, the group discovers the passport is missing. Majeed and his friends search everywhere, but the document eludes them. The missing passport becomes the linchpin of the ensuing crisis.

After decision to leave Town and Majeed's home
10

Passport is fake

Facing the bureaucratic obstacle, Samuel reveals that his passport is fake because as a refugee he cannot legally obtain one. This revelation reframes their options and heightens the stakes for Samuel's future. The tension shifts from possession to legality.

During duplicate passport planning Home; discussion with Majeed
11

Duplicate passport sought and ticket bought

Despite the revelation, the team pursues a workaround by applying for a duplicate passport. Majeed ultimately secures a travel ticket for Samuel, enabling his departure. The plan is born from friendship and desperation but carries legal risks.

After passport discovery Town office; travel agency
12

Emotional farewell at the airport

Samuel bids farewell to the town and to Majeed before boarding his flight. The scene closes the chapter on their shared journey and cements the sacrifices made by both sides. The departure carries a bittersweet tone for everyone involved.

Departure day Airport
13

Majeed reconciles with his family

Returning from the airport, Majeed decides to mend his strained relationship with his family. He makes an effort to reconnect with his mother and to repair the bond with his step-father. The gesture marks a turning point in his personal life.

After Samuel's departure Majeed's home
14

Step-father returns home and mother’s happiness

Majeed brings his step-father back home, surprising his mother and restoring a sense of family harmony. The act completes his journey toward reconciliation and sets a more hopeful tone for the future. The family unit stabilizes as Samuel leaves.

After Samuel's departure Majeed's home

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