Boda Love (2024) Movie Script

(Soft Music)
What about...
What?
You up for pool tonight?
I would have loved
to, but I got deliveries.
Don't be like that man,
you gotta give me a chance to beat you.
Do you really want me to beat you again?
You should just be happy with losing.
I swear if I get that lady,
I'll rob a bank to make her happy, man...
You shouldn't trust women,
especially the hot ones.
Drop that already, you're still young
why give up.
Let me tell you... love...
I love love.
What's going on here?
Are you sure that this
is the right address?
Yes, the church is right there.
(Birds Chirping)
It'll be fine,
Arthur will be here soon.
The driver is vintage.
(Laughing)
Thank you.
(Birds Chirping)
Oh no... hide your phone
can't she just hide her phone?
Hi.
Hi.
I'm looking for this house.
But... I might have the wrong address.
No, I don't think I've seen this before.
Let me help you
with this bag,
Charlotte.
How did you know my name?
Oh, that's very kind of you,
thank you much.
If you could just
Just... just relax.
It's my bag.
I'll have this.
Oh, no, no,
if I could have my phone,
and my bag, please,
stop the nonsense!
Help!
Don't get involved... man.
(Tense Music)
(Dog Barking)
Stop.
Are you going to go after them?
No point.
What are you doing?
Are you working with them?
Oh, wow, wow.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry,
I didn't mean to offend you.
It's just,
They've got my stuff and everything.
Could you call the police?
No point.
What, why not?
Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.
Well?
Could you take me to
the police station then?
Please, please.
Okay, get on.
Aren't you coming in with me?
No, you'll do better on your own.
But you're a witness.
Hey, please,
please.
Great.
Hi, I was just mugged.
They stole my passport,
my handbag,
my luggage.
Oh my god,
my wedding dress.
Madam,
please, let's try this again.
But this time,
a bit slower.
You are running,
you are very fast,
talking very fast.
Okay?
So let's start
with your name.
He left in the morning
(Upbeat Music)
Welcome back again
(Upbeat Music)
Charlotte.
There you go Charlotte,
But you
you didn't ask me about my muggers?
Where it happened?
Don't worry about that.
Just worry about the OB number.
That is what is important
in this circumstances.
Leave the rest of the
details to the police.
We will handle it, okay?
Right.
Yeah.
Enjoy your stay in Kenya,
safety starts with you.
(Engine Revving)
Thank you.
Come on... no
we agreed on 500.
I'll get it for you in an hour.
Look, I am also running
a business, just like you.
Okay, send the money to my phone.
Or... I know of a place we can both go to
we will enjoy.
Okay, I will send it to you.
Will you be okay?
Yes.
Thanks for not leaving a
girl alone on the streets.
(Engine Revving)
Hi.
Hi.
Are you gonna be okay?
I don't know.
I don't know where to go.
British Embassy will be closed.
Everything will be fine
as soon as I reach my fiancee.
I just need somewhere
to stay for the night.
Could I stay at your place?
Will your wife mind?
Anita?
Ah, that's just nothing.
I can't.
My home is...
I will pay you.
I will.
It's just...
I have nowhere to go.
And I've been traveling and I'm exhausted.
Please, you will hardly notice I'm there.
Sure, get on.
Yeah? Yeah.
Do you have a helmet?
(Upbeat Music)
What is a white lady doing in my house?
This is
What is your name?
My god!
Jabari!
You don't even know her name,
and yet you brought her to our house?
What if she steals all our stuff?
Grandma,
we don't have anything
the white lady can steal.
What about my baskets?
I'm Charlotte.
What if this Shasha is a murderer?
And when we are asleep, she
No
she has no place to go,
so I told her she can sleep here tonight.
She will pay.
Hey Willy! Look!
Who is this?
Is she staring at me?
She calls herself Charlotte.
Nice to meet you William, I am Charlotte.
Why is she so dirty like that?
Her face!
Calm down...
She will sleep on Brayo's bed.
Brian is rarely home anyway.
Thank you so much for taking me in.
There's
been some sort of
miscommunication with my fiance.
And...
Then all my stuff was stolen,
But
it will be fine by morning.
Do you have a loo that I could use?
Yeah.
Follow me.
(Crickets Chirping)
Can't you guys just tidy up!
Where are you going?
Where is...
Where is the flush?
What is she doing?
Maybe she's stealing our soap.
Is she taking a shower?
I told you
she's a thief.
Everyone wants to know
what you're doing inside.
Just, just a minute.
(Crickets Chirping)
(Crickets Chirping)
Charlotte.
Will you,
marry me?
Congratulations.
Charlotte,
welcome to the family.
You'll always have a free meal here!
Thank you, Rodizio.
Thank you.
Hello.
Okay.
Where are you going?
Work.
Don't worry, just go back to sleep.
I'll see you in the morning.
Jabari?
Yes.
Thank you.
Here,
cover your face.
For mosquitoes.
(Gentle Music)
Rita.
Shh.
(Yelling)
Who are you?
Who are you?
Who put a white lady on my bed!?
But a pretty one.
What is that on your forehead?
What did she do now?
I'm sorry, it's just that he
crawled into bed with me.
Brayo!
You're good with the women.
This is Brian,
Jabari's brother.
Oh.
Hi, nice to meet you.
I'm Charlotte.
Can I borrow your phone?
Can I have the WiFi password?
Does she think she is in a hotel?
I told you
not having WiFi is a
human rights violation.
Are mosquito bites,
like,
dangerous.
Can I get malaria?
All you need to do is,
put a little of that Ugali on it.
You'll be fine.
Ugali doesn't cure mosquito bites.
She woke me up!
Look,
This girl likes you,
You know how easy white women are?
Your only problem is not
having your own place.
Look,
you can come with her to my place.
I don't live with a whole village.
We agreed that you will
not make fun of my family.
How do you live with dozens
What am I supposed to do?
What is it?
I may need my place after all!
Look...
Move! You are 'blocking' love.
Move!
What is wrong with you?
Come on!
Let me get this straight.
You sold your mother's house.
And her car.
And sent money to your
boyfriend here in Kenya.
A London house for a Kenyan home?
Sounds like some serious trouble.
I'm so sorry you
can't reach him.
Yeah, I'm a little bit worried
about him, to be honest.
I'd be worried for myself, not the man.
I have to meet this guy
we will make a lot of money.
Yeah, if I could
just get online,
I could track him down.
I could take you to the cyber cafe.
Start getting ready for school.
Actually... she might
not need the internet.
Where did he take you
when take you last here?
Ah,
well, we stayed at a hotel,
but we went to the Masai Mara.
That's where they take all of them.
Oh, wait.
The restaurant.
Arthur's best friend,
Rodizio,
owns a restaurant.
Arthur proposed to me there.
I can't believe didn't think of it first.
Ah!
Did you get her number?
No... she drives too fast.
Like she doesn't want to get caught.
Drop that already.
Who could resist all this?
Not many can, but this one has.
Sorry man... that must hurt.
Give me that tea.
I'm going home.
Going home to your white lady.
Drop it.
Jabari, I'm so glad you're back.
Why do you have a ugali on your forehead?
For the mosquito bites.
Can you take me to a restaurant?
You wanna go out?
Now?
Yes, now,
it's called Brazilian Rodizio.
Have you heard of it?
Oh, yeah, yeah.
It's a very nice restaurant.
If you won't take her, I will.
This girl has a lot of intel.
The thing is, we can't go now.
Why not?
It won't be open yet.
But I...
I can't take you tonight.
After work.
What will I do
all day?
You can take grandma to see the doctor.
Huh?
I do not want to be babysat.
For the ugali.
Where are you taking her for the date?
Brazilian Rodizio.
That place is very expensive.
Can you afford a new suit?
Do you want to borrow one from me?
Forget about buying a new
suit, I will wear whatever I have.
Relax.
You must try something on.
Have a great day, Lucy.
Who is that?
No one.
I hate hospitals.
My mum was in and
out of hospital for years.
Extended her life, but,
she was in such pain every day.
I would rather live shorter,
but happier.
This is ridiculous,
Excuse me.
Sorry, sorry,
sorry, sorry.
Sorry.
This... this is the one!
This one?
Straighten up your collar.
It doesn't look good.
Sorry, can I take the seat?
Thank you,
thank you very much.
This is the one!
Here you go.
That's better,
isn't it?
Man look! Look at this.
This one is looking good.
Great.
This is it.
How much is it?
Today we have a promotion,
how much do you have?
200?
I'll take it.
It is 200 man.
What about this pink?
I am good.
Great, this one is good.
Thank you.
Let's go.
You bought protection, huh?
Drop that already... let's go.
That is how it should
be... try this one on.
Good, right?
My man!
Not bad for a first time.
Soon you'll be better than Grandma.
And she's the best in Nairobi.
I'm the one who brings all the unga home.
Well, I'm just trying to
keep my mind off of things.
Is that what you're going to
wear when you go out tonight?
I don't have anything else.
Thank you for teaching me how to sew.
My mum was amazing.
She was the life and soul of the party
when she wasn't sick,
but she was never very
good at the practical stuff.
When did she die?
Two years ago.
But I was her carer for
two years before that.
I had just graduated teachers' college
and deferred a job at a
nursery to look after her.
And I'm an only child
there's no family left.
But I am going to have tons of kids.
How many?
Like two or three.
That's easy.
I wanted 12.
Oh, well.
I guess a football team would be nice.
Oh, wow.
Where did you get that?
It's a gift.
Brian is always so thoughtful.
Thank you very much.
I will pay you back as soon
as I meet up with Arthur.
Better yet you could introduce me
to a beautiful woman like you,
a hot woman.
What does that mean?
Sophisticated.
Dip me.
Whoa!
Hi, Jabari.
Hi, Jabz.
Here, for your mosquito bites.
Oh, thank you.
But the ugali worked.
Okay. I'll wait outside.
Wait.
You look handsome.
Thief!
My dress!
Where did you get the dress?
Oh, Brayo gave it to me.
Do you like it?
Yeah,
yeah.
Love it.
Hi!
Good.
Did you get them?
Give me two.
Do you mind? The baskets.
Thank you.
Okay, welcome.
Come on.
Table for two?
I'd like to speak to Rodizio,
the owner.
I'll see if he's in.
Shall I sit you, in the meantime?
Yeah, sure.
You'll be having dinner, correct?
Sure.
Perfect.
Follow me.
Thank you.
So,
you know the owner?
Rodizio?
Yeah.
He and Arthur went to school together.
So, we are here to find your fiance?
Why else would I have
dragged you all the way up here?
Of course.
Bro,
are these prices serious?
Yes.
So, what are you gonna have?
You know what?
I'm not really hungry.
Don't worry about the price.
Rodizio's like family.
He'll probably pay for us.
And if not,
I will sort it out,
once I meet up with Arthur.
Excuse me.
The owner just stepped out, but,
he'll be back soon.
Can I get you a drink while you're waiting?
Wine, gin and tonic.
Champagne?
Water.
Water is good, thank you.
Oh, come on,
live a little.
We will have a bottle of champagne.
Right up.
Thank you.
(Music Playing)
Is Rodizio here or not?
I'll...
I'll go check.
If I don't see him
in the next five minutes,
I'm going to go back there myself.
Okay. So, tell me Jabari.
Do you have a girlfriend?
No, not at the moment.
There's a story there.
What happened?
Did you love her?
Was it Anita?
Are you still hungry?
Don't change the subject.
And you can't still be hungry.
I saw the busboy give you a chapati.
So many questions.
Yes. I had a girlfriend.
We broke up.
End of story.
Why is her name still on your boda?
My Maitre D' said you
were eager to meet me?
Oh, Rodizio,
thank god.
Hello.
It's nice to meet you.
Charlotte.
And this is my friend Jabari.
You know me.
We met months ago.
I'm afraid you're mistaken.
Miss...
Charlotte,
you say?
Arthur's girlfriend.
Or fiance now.
You were there at the engagement.
I'm drawing a bit of a blank.
Okay.
You have three children.
I don't have any children.
Have you had too much champagne?
What?
No.
Look, I just want to know where Arthur is.
Is he okay?
I don't know any Arthur.
Rodizio was going to be
best man at our wedding.
You said, I was the greatest thing
to have ever happened to Arthur.
Look,
perhaps you should just clear your bill
and we'll see you out.
What?
No. No. No,
I'm sorry.
This is ridiculous.
I'm not going anywhere.
Until you tell me where Arthur is.
I'm not moving.
Fine.
I'm not moving.
No, I'm not going.
No!
Fine! Fine!
Fine! Fine.
I'll go.
Come on, Jabari.
How will you pay for this food?
Give me a few minutes
imagine... and I'm still hungry!
One sec!
I was to pay rent with that money
and it isn't even enough to cover the bill.
Yes... please send it to me.
Yes... thank you man.
Awesome Makori!
Don't you ever come back here
are we clear?
Boda driver!
Leave!
Hey?
Jabari.
Hey, wait.
Is everything okay?
Fine. You?
I don't know.
Something is really wrong.
I just...
I can't...
Arthur can't have lied.
Why not?
Because he isn't like that.
People are like that.
People do such things all the time.
I...
I know him.
I know him.
Let's go to the police.
Seriously?
Yes, of course.
Fine. Get on.
Are you coming in?
No. I'll wait here.
So you went to a restaurant?
Yes.
And they did not know you?
Yes.
Okay.
Can I stay at yours again?
I thought we were going back to your house.
How are you Benjamin?
Good
You are back?
I want to get in here for a short time.
You want to get in here?
Yes.
No problem.
Just come in.
Thank you.
Why are we here?
I'm here when it's tough.
I'm here often.
It's been a scam, hasn't it?
Shit.
I've lost everything.
I don't know what I feel worse about,
having nothing or
having no one.
Oh, it's not all bad.
I met you.
You know, Anita,
I thought it was love.
I proposed
paid the bride price.
But when Grandma got sick...
I had to drop out of the Uni.
Anita left me.
Said she wanted a rich guy with prospects.
She's an idiot.
(Music Playing)
This is where I come
when things are really bad.
So being with me
is terrible.
No.
Just for future reference.
Oh, wow.
Look at the sky.
Come on.
No.
I'm good.
I should go home.
Yeah.
Everyone will be wondering
what happened to us.
I meant London.
Oh.
Yes, of course.
London.
Home.
Give me back my dress... thief!
Look... Damaris...
Give back my dress.
Damaris,
I'll give it back in the morning... please.
I do not want it tomorrow,
I want it back now!
She wants her dress.
I don't understand.
Brayo, sometimes
borrows things that don't belong to him.
This is her dress.
He stole it?
Oh, my god,
I'm so embarrassed.
No wonder she screamed before.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry. Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Um,
Brayo is sleeping in here, so,
go sleep with Maisha.
It's in there?
Yeah.
I don't think she likes me very much.
No. She's fine with it.
Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Oh. I'll just...
No, uh...
I just...
I got it
yeah.
Oh, Jabari?
Yeah...
Thank you.
I was still hungry.
Is everything okay?
Yeah.
I'm just gonna sleep
on one of these chairs.
No. Just take the sofa.
I insist.
I would be on the
street, if it wasn't for you,
I'm not taking your bed.
And I am not sleeping on a sofa,
while you sleep on a chair.
You're stubborn.
So are you.
Okay.
Question.
What made you fall for Anita?
I really can't remember.
Something else?
Why do you tell grandma,
her kiondos are worth
more than they really are?
She thinks her...
She thinks that her income
is the only thing that pays the rent.
Gives her purpose.
A reason to shout at us.
I don't mind it.
Well, that's clever.
And kind.
Family is everything.
I'm going to make sure
Willy and Maisha graduate.
And get decent jobs.
Better than what I have.
What about you?
What's your dream?
I just told you.
I have bills to pay.
So I was quite
petite.
As an 11-year-old.
And we had
lockers in our
classroom.
And I would charge people at break time,
to come and see me fit in the locker.
Just follow
through, yeah?
So we call it
duff mpararo.
Duff mpararo.
Someone one year, put three
sheep and five goats on the top,
on the roof of the school.
Which, I don't know how they did it,
because...
I'm sorry, what?
Someone did what?
There's no animals where the school is.
It's like right in town.
They'd wait in the bushes,
Wait for you guys to strip naked.
So you jump in the water,
And they'll just come
and grab your clothes.
And they will leave.
So I have.
Is Shasha still around?
We were not able to sleep last night.
They were up all night
talking about 'dreams'
and laughing.
She tried to get in my bed.
This girl will finish all Jabari's money.
Sausages?
We eat sausages on Sundays only.
It is better if she just leaves.
She will make us go broke.
Let her help me get
the American girls first.
She's British.
American... British...
what is the difference?
I am sorry about the sausages.
Sorry about the sleep (broken Swahili)
Sorry to wake you up last night.
Sorry about all the money
that Jabari spent on me.
I cannot believe
he scammed me,
but I guess he did.
Oh boy.
Do you know Swahili?
A little.
You didn't think I'd move here
and not learn the language.
I learnt everything I could about Kenya.
When she talks,
you'd think we are the foreigners.
But... you put ugali on your forehead.
I was being polite.
Look, I would pack up my things,
but I don't have any.
Thank you very much for your kindness.
Jabari will kill us.
Oh yah! Wait.
Wait, wait,
where are you going?
The embassy to get a new passport.
Can't she do that online?
Yes.
And in the meantime,
there is a way we can help each other.
You have done so much for me already.
I need to go.
Wait, wait, wait.
Why don't we go to the cyber caf
and see if we can track down this fianc.
Yeah. And...
You can teach me
how to talk to a Western woman.
Okay.
I won't help you
scam them.
No, never.
I just want to
fall in love too.
Nice dress.
You gave him all your passwords.
I knew his too,
we were supposed to be getting married.
I can't seem to find any sign of him here.
Must have gone underground.
He's out there somewhere.
Why don't you check out other websites?
Do you have any other accounts,
like anything?
A photo?
Oh my God, yes,
my house.
Okay, let's check this.
There is a car.
This is a Mercedes 260 model,
we can use that.
Okay, so I'll break into
the Ministry of Transport,
might take a few days.
This is my house.
Charlotte,
Charlotte,
Charlotte,
That's my car.
This is our welcome mat.
We spent an hour talking about this mat.
Charlotte?
Arthur?
What are you doing here?
Wait,
this is Arthur?
Arthur is white?
Charlotte,
I've been so worried about you.
Yeah,
I've been worried about you too,
been trying to reach you.
I'm sorry, sweetheart.
You know,
the weirdest thing happened
at Rodizio's.
He acted like he didn't recognize me.
And all my social media is wiped,
you know everything we've ever messaged.
Can I come in?
Now is not a good time, baby.
But this is my house.
And we are supposed to be getting married.
I'm afraid not.
Charlotte,
we need to leave now.
I know you.
Them?
They're with you?
Oh God.
You knew I came.
You sent them to rob me,
I didn't...
You should be ashamed.
Leave!
We are leaving.
Leave!
We're leaving,
Charlotte
relax, we're leaving.
Let's go, let's go.
It's okay, we're leaving.
So he asked you for money?
Yes.
And you sent it?
Yes.
And now he does not
want to return the money.
Yes, but that's not the point?
The point is that your boyfriend,
fell out of love.
Sad as it may be,
that is not a criminal
offense in this country.
Yeah, okay, look.
The guys who were there before,
who stole my phone,
they were there.
You gave me an OB number.
Where's the OB number right now?
Can't you check your files?
This is what we're going to do.
I am going to give you another OB number,
okay?
There you go,
and, please,
do not lose this one.
Keep it safely.
Okay?
See you soon, eh?
I'm so angry, I could scream.
Go for it.
I need to let off some
steam before I explode.
How are you?
Good.
Hey.
Shots!
Sorry.
Okay?
Cheers.
Bottoms up!
Mm-hmm.
One more?
Mm-hmm.
Hi bro.
I'm good.
You're here for the
game? So I can beat you.
Are you sure about this?
I always win.
Let's go and play... I'll show you.
No problem... let's go.
Hi Charlotte.
Makori.
I'll be right back.
That's a good one.
Who? Jabari?
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, I know.
You know, I
don't charge extra for groups.
You can watch,
or he can watch.
Oh, no,
thank you.
No?
Excuse me.
You sure?
Mm-hmm.
You wanna try?
You still owe me,
by the way.
I know.
Wait, she owes you?
What did you do?
Excuse us.
Thank you.
Were you jealous?
No,
of course not.
Maybe just,
just like a little bit.
Sorry, sorry.
Shh shh.
Hello.
Okay,
update us.
Did you find The Arthur?
The one we've been hearing so much about.
Yes,
we found Arthur but,
she has had a hard time.
Try and give her an easy time,
right?
You actually like her.
So true.
Yes.
By the way, she understands Swahili.
Guysgrandma can't get out of bed.
What!
Grandma can't get out of bed.
I need to go to the hospital.
Should we call an ambulance?
We can't afford it.
We need to drive her ourselves.
Maisha, just go ask
Kamal, if we can use his car.
Go ask Kamal if we can use his car.
No! Not Kamal.
We have no option... grandma.
Maisha, just go.
Go, go!
Hurry up... I don't
want to die in this car.
No... no... I won't allow that.
(Car Horn Honking)
This is ridiculous.
Okay,
good to go.
I will get that money.
I will stop being irresponsible.
Stop going to the expensive restaurants.
I will stop buying clothes.
It is not about money.
It is about the money,
it's always about the money
I let you down and I will not let you die.
Let me be.
If I want to die, I will die.
You know,
Jabari got a scholarship
for the university.
But he dropped out,
to raise money for Lucy's treatment.
And he went to every appointment with her.
Were you there too?
She wouldn't like me to see her like that.
Well, maybe you should try again.
Some love is better than none.
Flirting?
Totally.
We all have to work harder.
So that we can all contribute
to grandma's treatment
I've met a woman online,
from America.
I will ask her to send me money.
I think she's starting to like me.
Yeah, right.
No.
What about you?
What's your contribution?
Maybe I could try and get some
of my money back from Arthur.
I don't know how.
I'm in!
Me too.
Me three.
Absolutely not.
This guy is dangerous.
You guys don't know his type.
Oh and you do,
brother.
Bro... let it go, okay?
But he's a thief.
And a scam artist.
Absolutely not.
(Soft Music)
Okay,
everyone listen up.
I hate to ask,
but I have a plan,
and I need your help.
Finally, I'm in.
What?
Can't I make my bike look nice?
Why are you looking at me like that?
I've not said a word.
Brayo,
you drop through a note
inviting him to a special event
at Rodizio's.
Wait,
I need to speak to you.
Just talk,
I promise.
Please.
Do you want a drink?
Let me give you 32 reasons
why every Brazilian restaurant,
needs octopus.
One,
it's meaty.
I just want to understand,
exactly what happened.
Seven,
it's a cure for...
Which phone has his Facebook?
I don't know, go though all of them.
Get going.
Hello.
Do you know where my family is?
No, no.
Grandma?
Jabari!
You never told me Kamal buys my baskets.
It's over.
Now move on.
Wait.
Did I tell you that my
grandmother left me her house
in the south of France?
It's been in the family for years.
Why didn't you mention it before?
I only just found out about it.
Is this what you want?
A rich guy who steals from you?
What's going on?
I don't know.
This is just my boda driver.
Maisha!
Hey!
I'm not done yet.
Get out, let's go!
We have no time.
There's a problem, let's go.
It's cute.
Wait,
please.
I don't know what you're playing at,
but I'm not interested.
Wait.
You know what?
You are a horrible man.
And I bet you're not even an orphan.
You're not.
You know, of all my fiancees,
you're the neediest
and the most gullible.
And the worst in bed.
Jabari?
Don't you dare act like you don't know me.
You too.
What the hell?
Were you getting back with him?
You didn't think...
Seriously, I do have some self-respect.
Oh yeah?
You seemed pretty cozy to me.
Don't you get angry at me,
You just ruined my plans.
What plans?
Bro
we had set a honey trap...
it was about to go down.
Honey trap?
With the twins.
They're 17 for crying out loud.
I told you guys not to.
This guy is dangerous.
I'm so angry.
And he called you lousy in bed.
No, I don't care about that.
I know I'm amazing in bed.
He is still conning women.
I wasn't the first
and I'm not gonna be the last.
He has to be stopped.
Look, I am sorry that I didn't tell you,
okay?
But he cannot
keep doing this.
He just can't.
You will never beat him.
There...
You give up before trying.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
You just don't seem to care.
I care!
Listen, I care.
I do.
Let's get out of here.
Come on.
Hey!
See that bridge over there?
That's where Brayo and I slept,
when my mother died.
So you went to Grandma?
There were a few weeks in between.
Father's new wife poisoned him against us.
Couldn't reach Grandma.
I'm so sorry.
I did everything I could
to keep Brayo and I alive.
Things that I'm not proud of.
I was 21 when Grandma got sick.
I did even worse things for money.
I got beat up,
arrested.
Sometimes I deserved it.
Mostly I deserved it.
I made a promise to
Grandma that I would change.
I saved up enough and I bought my boda.
I'm going to help you with Arthur.
But if I go to jail,
you have to take care of the family.
Grandma.
It's...
It's not worth it.
It's too dangerous.
No,
you were right.
There must be other victims.
We have to do something.
I am proud of my country.
I just
I just don't want people to
get their own impression.
(Music Playing)
You take the sofa.
We've got a long day tomorrow.
Why don't we share it?
Are you sure?
I have a better idea.
Grab that.
On the sofa.
(Brayo Snores)
You know what you do?
What?
You speak in your sleep.
What do I say?
Yeah.
Jabari.
Yeah.
Finally!
Hi...
Can I have some water?
To drink?
Don't you have some here?
I had some, but it's finished.
I am so thirsty!
What is your name?
Sweetie.
Sweetie?
You look just like your name.
There are so many.
Yeah.
(Door Slamming)
Hello, darling.
Yeah, so I was thinking this weekend,
Berlin.
No, silly, I'll send a private jet.
No, love you more.
Bye.
Hello?
You'd make a terrible criminal.
(engine revving)
Thomas,
Duncan.
You have to see...
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
It's okay.
Come here,
Let me show you something.
See.
My handbag.
My passport.
Purse.
Lipgloss.
We take a few passports the cops,
and we need to leave, now.
What?
That's my money.
For grandma.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah?
You don't have to come in.
No, I do.
Where did you get to this?
He gave them to us.
Young man,
I think I've seen you before.
Please.
If not for me,
then for his other victims.
Look here... officer,
if you arrest this man,
you might get a reward.
Wait, wait,
wait, wait,
This is unfair.
Get this guy out of here.
I can go home now.
I don't want to know where
you got all that money from.
Grandma... relax.
The police know about this,
they were on our side this time.
Use that money for my burial.
It should be a day of joy and celebration.
Was this you?
What did you say to her?
Well,
to be honest,
it's what I would do.
Who wants the pain, Jabari?
Everyone has pain.
Everyone.
You don't understand anything.
Grandma,
you cannot leave me... not yet.
Lindsay wants me to visit her in Texas.
Are you going to go?
I can't meet her family until
I've made something of myself.
I'm sure she'll love you.
Like you love Jabari.
Why are you booking a flight?
I have to go home.
Our house isn't good enough for you?
You've been leading him on.
Jabari acts stuff, but he's not.
I can get a flight tomorrow afternoon.
Hey.
Bro
look,
did you tell her how you feel?
What is wrong with you?
You should not let her go.
You should let her know.
She messes up everything!
She should not be here.
That's true.
Do you know why I wrote
the name Anita on my bike?
It is a reminder that people go
people will always leave you.
(Music Playing)
Just hold on,
grandma, okay?
You hold on.
Thank you Charlotte.
I'll go get Kamals car.
Has he even seen the message?
Try Makori again.
Give me a moment, please.
Sleep well..my angel.
Thank you, my king.
Sorry, I let you down.
Don't say that.
I will take care of Maisha and Willy,
and make sure they go to college.
I know.
I am sure about that.
Don't forget Brayo.
There is something I want you to do for me,
anything.
Live your life just like Brayo.
Not too much like Brayo.
Just a bit.
You deserve something good in your life.
I can still make my flight.
Unless you need me to stay for the funeral.
I mean, I can stay.
I don't want to overstep, but,
You should go.
Okay.
Okay.
Goodbye, everyone.
I want to thank you.
I used to be so alone.
You all saved me.
So thank you.
Thank you.
Boda?
To the airport, please.
What is it?
Didn't grandma give you any advice?
Don't be an idiot!
She loves your boda.
Your chance at happiness,
Jabari!
Damn it.
Are you okay?
No.
We ran out of gas!
Get off! Get off!
Where are you bro?
My boda is out of gas.
Yes... at the charcoal shop.
Yes... bring it.
Wait,
I forgot my wedding dress.
You sure?
Yeah,
yeah, it's the only thing I have.
Here it is... take it.
No need.
There's no need.
She must be at the airport already.
The flight won't leave til it's full.
What will I go there to do?
Isn't that your girlfriend?
Who?
Charlotte.
Don't play with me!
There she goes.
Follow her...
Don't worry, I'll bring your bike.
Jump on! What are you waiting for?
Do you think we'll still make the flight?
I've got you, girl.
You forgot something.
Yeah, my wedding dress.
No, us,
you forgot us.
I have nothing to give you.
I have nothing to give you either.
I want you to stay.
Cha-cha.
I need you to stay.
I love you too
Hey, guys!
Did I miss anything?
Nothing bro.
I didn't miss anything?
Everything is good.
Are you sure?
Totally.
Hey.
Why don't you give me a call sometime?
No... I would rather go with you.
Makori!
Stop it!
I still can't believe I
did better in exams.
Swahili and maths... only.
Say it without crying.
Drop it.
Hey, bro,
Lindsay wants me to get a job.
Lindsay asks... Lindsay gets.
You're one to talk brother?
Welcome, come in.
Young man.
Hello.
May we have a word?
Officer... welcome officer.
It is so good to see you, Investigator.
How are you?
I am very good, Charlotte.
Your Swahili has really improved.
And it's actually, Captain now.
I got a promotion,
for apprehending and catching,
an internationally wanted criminal.
Good for you.
Good for me.
And there's a big reward for catching him.
Oh,
lucky you.
You don't understand,
the reward is for you.
The promotion is for me.
The reward is for you.
Hey Lindsay, check out my new house.
And this right here,
is where I'll be taking
my swimming lessons,
so we can be in sync when I come over, eh?
Oh, and I have a few job
interviews lined up for this week.
Bye Lindsay!
Hey Brayo!
I am so proud of you
and I can't wait for us to be together.
It feels like we've
known each other forever.
And my grandkids,
are so excited to meet you
when you get here to Texas.
So, stay well baby and I'll see you soon.
Bye.
See, I am learning how to drive.
Here... with,
look at that,
Well, if this two can make it girl,
so can we.
Really?
Yeah.
We are going to the internet baby.
Say hello to Lindsay.
Who is Lindsay?
Shut up.
Of course we are going to make it.
We both know a good
thing when it happens baby.
And I've heard about Mombasa,
and I was wondering
if we could go there when I come to visit.
Anyways, got to go.
Bye sweety.
Hey Lindsay!
Of course we can go to Mombasa,
I love the place.
Never been,
but...
I've...
Hi!
Mombasa?
Lindsay!
Hi!
I've always wanted to... erm
Hi!
Oh, hello!
Hi!
Hi!
Hi Lindsay.
Can I
Oh, hi!
Your family.