“Everything is sacrifice. You just have to pray you don’t sacrifice the wrong thing.” This sentiment reflects what many parents likely feel when striving for their families' well-being, and it certainly motivates “Fola” (Sope Dirisu). He and his wife are raising two young sons, but life presents challenges for them; he left school early and works a difficult, unskilled job in Lagos while his wife has a more manageable situation closer to home. This separation is having a noticeable effect on the boys, but during an unplanned trip with their dad to the city, we see that he's also very aware of how his decisions—if they truly are choices—affect his family’s safety and security. It's election season in Nigeria, and as the boys explore the city, they witness both the hopefulness and the negativity surrounding the upcoming vote, as the announcement of the outcome draws near. What stands out is the straightforwardness of the story. The two boys – "Remi" (Chibuike Marvellous Egbo) and "Akin" (Godwin Egbo) — are young enough to enjoy the city’s attractions but also mature enough to understand some of the sacrifices their parents make and the seriousness of a political situation that seems likely to be more dangerous on their return journey than it was when they arrived. Like the excitement before a soccer game, they wait with anticipation—but how will the losing side react? Will there even *be* a result? Both young actors are confident and engaging, and they complement Dirisu’s thoughtful portrayal of his hopes for his children and himself, while also showing deep affection for their mother in a genuinely touching way. The trip also exposes inequalities within Nigerian society in this sprawling urban area; a group wielding machetes isn't interested in the people on the beach but is focused on a whale that could feed many for days. As their day progresses, both the children and their father learn more about how fragile their society is, and Akinola Davies conveys these conflicting messages with a subtle yet powerful approach, avoiding excessive violence by instead using the characters to reveal the weaknesses and strengths of their nation. There are still moments of levity and scenes that create suspense—for different reasons—and it’s clear this is an observation about a man determined to ensure his family's circumstances are better than his own childhood was.

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