A Song from the Dark (2023) Movie Script
There are moments in life
when we ask the question,
do we embrace the hand
we are dealt in life?
Or can we change our fate
with our fragile hands?
I remember the night
when my father took me
to a place far, far away.
I was to be reborn he said
A more pure birth
one that would shed any earthly desires
For we were the Seers of our tribe
Chosen from birth to protect the
living from the spirits of the dead.
We called these spirits N'de Oji the Dark.
Our forefathers, the
early Seers met with them
and the dark taught them
the words of the dead.
These words became symbols.
And they were saved in books
that were passed from
generation to generation.
Some symbols were of peace, some of death.
But there was one that was forbidden
For our forefathers made a deal with them
Never to cross into their world
and they into ours.
And that symbol was a forbidden key.
Never to be used.
For years, no one ever did.
No one but my father.
A sacrifice he made to
protect the lives of many.
But he knew that one day
the dark would come for him.
And on the night I was
to be reborn, they came.
Read that book,
Hand of the spirit
The Morning dance
The evil mouth
The good land
so many symbols to protect
the living from the dead.
Every fortnight. My father would force me
to understand them, except
for that one symbol,
Spirit's gateway
not that page.
But you said I should not
be afraid of them anymore.
But we still have to be careful.
I know you miss your friends.
We are not the same as the other people.
Eh, when you are older, you'll
Understand.
I'll never understand.
I pray you will.
Did you hear that?
Who is this?
Show yourself.
eerie child humming continues)
Daddy.
Daddy!
Quick! Into the prayer room
Go quick. Go.
That night,
he invoked all that he knew
because he knew that that
which they came from,
he'd never be ready to give.
You're not taking my daughter,
when the darkness comes, I'll protect you.
And that night he did all that he could.
This is the last time
And in that moment, he realised
that the sacrifice he
had made for his tribe
might cost him the one he loved the most.
Take me please.
Ash, go to sleep.
Daddy, no.
Please.
Sleep my child.
I love you.
Sleep well my child.
He left a child alone in the shadows.
And that was how it all began.
My eternal dance with the dark.
But you said I should not
be afraid of them anymore.
Ash
Go to sleep.
Nice tattoos.
What's their story?
Did I piss you off?
No. Just need to get ready for work.
Whoever he was...
He must have fucked you up real good.
If only they all knew.
You fucking wanker.
You told me it was gonna be
one of them easy ones.
I swear on my aunt Martha's
You knew you lying little prick.
Look what the crazy bitch
has done to my ear. Look!
Look she wasn't herself
We need to get out of here guys.
It don't fucking matter does it?
'cause I'm still losing
some of my fucking ear.
Mate I've got a doctor up in hounslow.
You're fucking paying me
double for this. You know that.
Didn't ya
Mate, the Coopers gave me three G.
Right?
If I give you two G, then I've
got nothing to give to Ash.
And she's the one that's
done all the work.
Spirits depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirit depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart
Violent spirits depart, depart.
Yeah. It's okay. It's
okay. It's okay. It's okay.
She alright mate?
I'll let 'em know.
What do you mean there's nothing?
They gave us three G.
If I give him double,
there's nothing for you.
But give me a break, will you?
I'll cut you in for some rent later.
The worst thing about my
relationship with Marv...
Is that I needed him
and he fucking knew it.
You can call it whatever you want.
I call it survival.
The school will be ready for you
to commission in weeks. Sir.
The oba himself sends his
thanks for all the money
you have given to the school.
Well, I've, I've done nothing special.
Ah, my honourable, in a land like ours,
What you have done, you
cannot say it's normal
Ah madam, everyone has a calling.
Most pastors...
...they won't be able to
do what you have done.
Well, I like to think otherwise
You have done the reasonable thing
and God will continue to bless you, sir.
Anyway, I have to go now.
Sure, sir. Sure.
Please greet madam and the kids for us.
Sure, have a great week.
You too, sir. Bye-Bye.
I miss those hands.
They fucking missed you.
No more tours, please.
My country or...
...my Misha.
Fuck the country.
Yeah.
Oh my God.
Help me.
Babe, please
Help me.
Help me.
Babe, get us out of here.
Please, no, no, no.
It's okay.
We got to go.
Please.
You stay in the car, okay?
Help me.
You fucking joking me.
Misha! Stay in the car.
Call 999 okay.
Help me.
what happened to you?
Whereabouts do you live?
Whereabouts do you live?
Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes yeah?
Alright, let's just.
Look...
Wait, let's just get you
back to our car, okay?
Just get back in the car, okay? Yeah.
Let's get you back to our car.
We'll, we'll get you an
ambulance, okay? Yeah. Okay. Okay.
I know what I'm doing. Yeah.
Go to the car. Yeah. Okay.
That's it. It's okay. I know
what I'm doing. It's fine.
Let's, yeah. Yeah. Come on.
Come on. It's okay.
What are you doing?
Mate, what are you doing?
What are you doing? Put it down.
Okay, mate, please put it down. All right?
Dark mother, tell me
why is this happening?
Dark mother
Tell me why is this happening?
Mate, what are you doing?
Stop me. Oh, don't please
help us on the way.
Ah, ah, ah.
Every spirit from the dark has a song,
A song from the Dark to the Living.
And when that spirit
hears a song, they answer.
You say that again one more
time. I think it's cold.
Smell good. What's that?
Shea butter?
It's my own special...
Oh it's your own special formula?
Okay. Hey, hey, you are
giving them too much.
Hey, see that, see that.
Muscles.
Fine boy, no pimples.
Is that your new boyfriend?
That's my friend.
Friend?
You?
What do you mean?
You need to be careful
what you sit on, you know?
Ew. Not sitting on anything.
Just looking out for you.
I know
Mom. All right?
Yeah. Mom's good.
She's always hanging out with Russell.
Well that's good for her.
Long way from that fucked up
devil she called a husband.
Bro.
Mom wants to know if you'll
come for dinner tomorrow night.
When was the last time
I spoke to mom and Timi?
Bro? I know, like...
When was the last time I
spoke to mom and Timi?
Does that mean I'm
not gonna see you again?
Cheer up kiddo, same time next week.
Don't leave me waiting.
What is a family?
For some, it's a group
of people bound by blood.
Please come tomorrow night for me.
By the happiest memories, by loyalty
and for some
A group bound by fear...
...and pain.
July, 1998, Warri, Nigeria.
Four expartriates.
Handsome devils, I must
say, myself included.
Visit a makeshift restaurant
near a bus garage.
Thick blankets of smoke,
extremely rowdy place.
But the food, it's the best I've ever had.
Little did I know that years
later I would be sharing
beautiful moments with
the gorgeous young chef
...behind that meal.
Aw.
I'm beginning to think that you're
with me because of the food.
Oh, far from it, darling.
Did I mention our brain?
No. Do tell.
Erm, Russell, what's
your plan for our mom?
Timi
You haven't said...
Oh, how am I supposed
I have to get this?
Its the Dubai investor.
Yeah, Sure.
Why haven't you told us?
It's been hard getting all
three of you under one roof.
Especially Dare.
You remember I didn't
do this to our family.
Your father did.
Do you know what bothers me is why you
stayed with him all those years?
You, we don't really have your own kids.
Well just tell me now 'cause
I don't plan on having kids.
Enh, not with the rate you fornicate.
Sorry.
Mom, when's the wedding?
Oh, your dad and I
We decided that it would be
after the elections.
And Russell, he agrees.
Till then, we have to pretend
like we are one happy family.
Oluwatimilehin, you
need to watch your tone.
Oh, excuse me, ladies,
we close in two days.
They've accepted the
offer.
Oh, I'm so happy.
Seems your prayers work.
Well.
Why the sudden long faces?
You were gone too long innit.
Bare long.
It's about my engagement
to your mother, isn't it?
No. No, not at
All. Just chilling. Chilling.
I'll get that.
Congratulations.
Oh, thank you.
Hello, Essex Police.
Is Mrs Isioma Williams at home?
Is there a problem?
We'd like to see her please.
Hello officers.
Mrs Isioma Williams?
Yes.
It's about your husband, Magnus.
what happened?
Where's mom?
She's with the police.
It's Dad.
I hate him.
Hi, my name is
Detective Holly McPherson.
I've been speaking to
Marv your partner.
He told me about your case.
I told him I pay you guys
as soon as I have the money.
Please. I don't wanna hurt anyone.
Please help me.
I can't..I'm really sorry.
I can't,
she's ours.
Don't you dare.
Please help me.
I'm really sorry I can't.
Please.
I'm sorry.
Please help me.
Please.
please.
We're not the same as the other people.
When you're older, You'll
understand.
I'll never understand.
I pray you will.
My father used to tell me
darkness always has a purpose
and...
it's never peace.
save them.
Ash, wake the fuck up.
Did I just sleep with a married woman?
Alright mate?
Yeah, alright.
Busy night then Ash?
I'd love to see you again.
Yeah, sure. I'll call you.
You ain't got my number.
True.
Let me just take yours.
Eh, let's just leave this here yeah?
Sorry.
Sure.
Marv. I can't do the show
Marv, I can't do the show
Work with me here.
Hey,
Do you remember what I said to
you the first time we met?
Is that gift of yours is gonna get us paid
and that is why they are offering us
10 Gs an episode.
12 episodes matey.
We are making it rain.
Hey,
This woman's been hounding me all day.
We need to sort out this 24
hour thing, right?
Hello?
Marv and Ash paranormal.
Marv Taylor speaking.
Yes. Yeah, well that
sounds like a big one.
You're gonna need to
pay us a deposit. Yeah.
Look Mrs. Williams, I've got
another call coming through.
I'm gonna have to call you back
Save them.
Erm
Yeah okay, thanks love.
Just pay the fucking deposit.
Who's that?
Oh, I dunno.
Just another fucking deposit dodger.
Ah, this one reckons she knows you.
What's her name?
Oh, she had some African name,
but her last name was Williams.
Anyway, look. TV coming
to see you tomorrow.
Is erm...
her name is Isioma Williams?
Yeah?
She's the reason why I'm in England.
Fear, pain, regret.
I had never felt all
three at the same time.
But even these feelings could not
prepare me for what was next.
Ashionye, it's been a while.
It's been 11 years.
I hope you can forgive me.
You look well. I see
you've taken up your..
Aunty, I'm not trying to be rude, but
I've got about 10 minutes
Sure.
So can I see it?
Sure.
What's even strange is,
I started seeing Magnus'
Magnus' ghost in the house.
So I had to move into my fiance's one.
So you finally left him.
Two years before he died.
Auntie, why do you want
the cursed girl to help you?
I should never have said those words.
I should never have used
them on you I was scared.
People are generally afraid of...
So what changed?
I think maybe like...
Look...
I want to help you,
but I have to really convince my partner.
It is gonna be difficult.
Ashionye.
I'm like family.
I want to pay.
I can pay, but I, I cannot
afford what he's asking.
My account is in the red.
I...I...
It took everything
for me to bring you here
and I've never asked
for anything in return.
Please. Ashionye, please,
I need your help, please.
I have to see.
A debt must always be repaid regardless
of the person you owe.
But when you have a
feeling that what you have
to pay might be greater than
the debt, what do you do?
What the fuck do you do?
I don't wanna hurt anyone. Please.
And I've never asked
for anything in return.
Please, Ashionye, please
I need your help, please.
Smells like another extortion to me.
We can't keep throwing
money away at clinics
in search for treatments.
It just doesn't make any sense to me.
Understood. But you think
witch doctor's gonna make it all go away?
I'm sorry. I just think there
ought to be another way.
I mean maybe it's a new virus
that they've not discovered yet.
Look, the kittens are here.
Hello.
You okay? Yes. Thank you.
Yes. So the house has
been in the family for
About 300 years
And, but my granddad
actually made this one
and it's Oh,
Hashtag RusLodge.
One S.
You know you're enabling her, right?
Yeah. She's a bit uptight
Like your mother isn't she?
My only son.
I'm alright.
You look well.
Thank you.
Right Ladies and gentleman, let
me show you to your rooms.
No, I'm fine. I'll sleep here.
Oh nonsense Dare, there's
rooms for everyone.
No seriously.
Oh common, don't be a...
Mate I said I'll sleep here. Jeeze.
Dare, he's been nothing but nice to you.
I'm sorry Russell. I'll be
right here.
Oh, it's fine.
You know, you just make yourself at home.
Girls. I'd like to talk
to Dare
alone.
Dare, look at me.
Dare, please look at me.
Your father is gone.
I saw you at his funeral.
I wasn't there for him.
Your eyes were cold and dry.
Imagine this were the last time
you ever set your eyes on me
and we ever shared a smile.
All I want...
...is my son back.
I just want my son back.
I'll take your bag to your room.
The last time we were together
was at your father's funeral
and a lot has happened since then.
As I said earlier, please
forget everything I said
about Ashionye
when she stayed with us.
You were very young and I
was just being a mother.
Have an open mind.
She just might be our only hope.
Those things on your
arms are very specific
to certain Nigerian deities
and that's how they mark their prey.
Look, I know what I'm saying
sounds strange, but this is
So just so I understand
this, that an enemy,
Nigerian politician is
there to get Isioma
and her children, right?
All I'm saying is
that the spirits need a
reason to attack the living.
And your logic implies
that Magnus killed himself.
Okay? Ask yourself why
would he kill himself?
Depression, young lady.
You know it doesn't discriminate, right?
So you feel he tortured
himself for hours
and hours before killing himself.
There's a logical
explanation for everything.
Hey news flash mate.
Some things are too
complicated for human logic.
Well that depends on the brain
doing the thinking, doesn't it?
I don't believe you mate.
You'd rather take a lower
payday and work for them lot.
And that freaking whining posh brick.
She's like family.
Oh yeah. And where was she
when you were splitting meals
with bloody rats?
You know what? Every hour you work in
there, we are losing money.
Look, but there's still work. Right?
Right?
You are fucking unbelievable.
You are mate.
That day I was set and letting Marv go.
I was ready to draw the fucking line,
but I couldn't stop
thinking if he was right
and I hated that feeling.
There you go.
Thanks.
Magnus had many enemies.
Is there a way of you finding out
who's responsible for this?
Truthfully,
most times I don't need
to know who's responsible.
Sorry, I have to read this.
I'll excuse you then.
save them.
Please save them.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma!
Where are you running to?
Isioma, where are you running to?
Isioma.
Where are you running to?
Isioma
Where are you running to?
Isioma!
Isioma.
Yes.
Isioma, yes.
Isioma?
Where are you running to?
The shower's free now.
Sorry.
Is the dagger for protection?
It's my father's.
Yeah. Mom told us a lot about him.
Sounds like quite a legend.
Look, I'm sorry we went nice
to you back then, especially me.
It's fine. You were just a kid.
Admit it, I was a super bitch for a kid.
Have you considered
writing a book or a blog?
I'm sure people would
love to read.
I really need to
get to work.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.
Sorry, I got carried away.
Sorry. I just have to say
it's been a really long time
since I've seen mom this hopeful.
So if anything you give people hope
That's special.
Thanks.
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirits, depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart
Violent spirits depart, depart.
depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart
Depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirits, depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Depart, depart
shit.
Oh fuck this.
Are you okay?
So you really think some Juju from
that Dead man's village
is after us, yeah?
Don't refer to him like that.
And yes, I do believe it. I've seen it.
How are you constantly gullible?
How do you explain this?
How?
Are you guys alright?
He needs time.
Your father's gone.
I saw you at his funeral.
I wasn't there for him.
Excuse me sir.
Excuse me.
Hello? Er Russell. This
woman needs her help.
She says she was kidnapped.
Are you alright?
I know how this looks yet,
but she really needs our help.
There's no one with you.
What do you mean? She's right...
Please can you help me?
And yes, I do believe it. I've seen it.
She was right here.
Please can you help me?
A woman just walked in here.
We didn't see anyone.
What have you done to me?
She hasn't done anything.
I saw the same woman this morning.
Alright, look everybody just calm down.
Okay? I'm gonna get the car.
We're gonna go to A and E.
The hospital can't save anyone.
What's happening?
You guys stay by the shrine
and make sure you stop the bleeding.
You hold it there young lady.
This has gone far enough.
They're both hallucinating because of...
...that stuff.
The poor girls infection's
getting worse and you
expect us to wait.
While you make it worse?
Russ, this is not the time.
Sammy needs a hospital.
She's my daughter.
Guys, please look.
It's better now.
It's okay.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Sorry. It's okay. I'm sorry.
Ashionye
Ashionye
Drink anyone?
She said we should stay here.
I'll take that as a no.
Where are you going?
Get a drink innit.
There's beers in the bottom shelf.
Legend.
They're both in the kitchen.
Can I have a word with you in private?
I've never shown any of
my clients this book.
Her name is Anioji.
Her worshipers call her
the sword of the afflicted.
Is that the spirit?
Is there something you
not telling me aunty?
What do you mean?
Look, Anioji was a warrior queen.
and she was murdered by the
people she loved the most,
including her husband, a former slave.
She's just not an errand spirit.
Look
Now's not the time for lies aunty
Lies?
I've told you everything.
Magnus had so many enemies.
And what about you?
Me? I can't think of anyone.
Well think harder.
I've been thinking.
I think that you have outstayed
your welcome young lady
Ross!
You are not thinking clearly.
Are you being rude?
Oh open your eyes
She's a charlatan. I will not allow you
to pedal your toxic deception.
Have you thought for one moment that...
...she just might be right?
What if Magnus was actually killed?
By what? An intangible, sadistic entity.
The man killed himself.
God...
...have you wondered why I never told you
what happened to me earlier today?
Have you wondered?
Because it would've made
absolutely no sense to you.
You're right. It doesn't.
But what if it does?
I think it is time you leave.
I'll leave when I'm done.
And believe me, you
will get a full refund.
I don't need your fucking
money to help them.
Okay?
You alright?
Sammy?
you okay?
Sammy?
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
Please
Don't let her do this to me?
But listen, sweetheart,
you're not very well.
Sammy
I need to speak to her.
Look at me. Put it down.
Look, you don't know what
you are dealing with.
Are you insane?
She will kill herself.
She will, if you won't let me help her.
Are you ready to see me bleed mum?
No one is dying tonight.
Don't be stupid.
Anioji
I know who you are.
Why this family?
Hmm?
What did they do?
You need to leave now?
Anioji!
Violent spirit depart, depart.
Depart, depart
Leave, leave now, leave.
Oh, this is not right.
Mum
Yes, baby.
I am right here.
I'm right here.
She wants water.
Russ
Russ.
Stay with her. Stay with her.
I need to get her water. Hold this.
I'm coming.
That song was a prayer.
A prayer to the spirit that was
responsible for all of this.
And you all need a song.
What is she talking about?
Shit.
What's happening?
This is too much. This is too much.
Sir.
Step away from her now.
What?
Leave her now.
What are you talking about?
Leave her now
Sammy! Sammy!
Sammy!
Mum
No, no, no
Someone call an ambulance
Call an ambulance
Sammy!
Your phone, please.
I've got no signal.
shit.
No bars, no signal.
On mine as well?
Full bars, use mine.
Stay with me. Stay with me.
Dare!
Haven't they answered?
Dare!
Please
breathe
Mom
Please don't
Don't do this.
Timi, where's Dare?
They took him away from us.
No, no, not my Dare.
Come on.
Stop.
Mom
Dare!
Stop it, stop it, you are killing her.
Dare stop.
Stop!
Stop. Stop.
You are killing her.
Stop Dare
What are you doing?
No, what...what are you doing?
What are you doing?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I'm sorry Dare.
I saw Anna, mom.
She's just not errand spirit.
Aunty, now's not the time for lies.
Lies.
I've told you everything
Marv was right
and I was fucking wrong.
The arc will keep you safe
from Anioji for a while,
but you can't leave us here.
Then tell the truth
Timi tell her about Anna.
Five years ago
Mom and dad brought a girl
from Nigeria legally.
Her name was Anna Nnewi and
she was our new house help.
As soon as she arrived, mom
and dad seized her passport and phone
and that was the end of her freedom.
Anna worked round the clock
and she always sang that song so much
so that we couldn't forget it.
Our left overs made up
the bulk of her meal
and we were at peace with that.
We were at peace with a lot of things.
Dad had a disgusting weakness
and he did everything he could
to keep a secret from us.
But mom knew.
She knew everything
except that Dare had a soft spot for Anna
and the feeling was mutual.
If only they'd been more careful.
I have his son. God forbid.
Leave. Don't come back. Leave.
I wasn't sure what
made dad angrier the fact
that she slept with his son
or the fact that she
chose to keep the baby.
Anna sang every time the beating stopped,
her voice getting weaker and weaker
and then it happened.
That was the last time
we acted as a family.
We buried our memories of
Anna with her body that night.
How many after I left?
Please don't ask.
How many?
Five...
after you including Anna.
And you all knew?
My children didn't.
Oh, bullshit.
What did you tell Anna's parents?
You lied to them.
Fuck.
I know I don't deserve your help,
but please
please save Timi.
Don't say that mom.
The song Anna was singing...
is a prayer for help.
We call such songs, Ebu Oji
Songs From the Dark.
When I lost my father,
your father took me in
whilst the whole village abandoned me.
And when they threatened
him because of me.
You brought me here.
I will help you.
But this is my debt repaid.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you.
Timi
Timi
Timi.
We need to get her out here.
Mom. Let's go. Come on, let's go.
Come on Mom.
She has her.
She has her. Come on. Come on.
Please.
Mom, no.
Mom
Stay away
What is she doing?
She's there, looking at us.
Go into my car
Don't run, she'll find you.
Go, go.
Evil spirits, depart, depart
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits
You've done enough.
Why harm yourself?
Leave her alone. She's not her father.
Wherever the head goes...
the body follows.
And along with all that, give it
Life
Timi
Timi, Timi
Timi help me.
Timi help them.
Timi help them.
Timi help!
Timi help them.
Timi help me.
Timi help!
Timi help me!
Timi help!
I know how we can get her.
I warned you.
I warned you!
Spirit's gateway
No, the gateway to evil spirits
There's no coming back.
Violent spirit
Depart, depart
I...warned you.
Evil spirits!
Depart, depart.
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
(Heavy swoosh
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Ashi
Ashi
Daddy
I told you not to come here.
I just...
Needed to...
I told you not to come.
I told you not to come.
Drive!
left, left, left.
Drive!
Drive!
Drive!
Fucking drive!
fucking drive.
Anna's grave
The grave of the innocent.
I hoped it would be the way out,
but sometimes the way
out is hardly the safest.
Gimme space.
Anna
I am Ashionye.
and I'm here to plead with you
the monsters
who took your life
and your child's
is gone.
Dare...
the one you love
is dead.
This can't be what you wanted.
Also, think of your father.
He deserves to know how you died.
He deserves to know where you are buried.
Keeping Timi alive will do this.
You had revenge.
What you need now is peace
Anioji cannot
Anna please
Kill her
and then you can die.
Stop!
Please don't.
Stop!
Enough.
We've done enough.
No, no, no
I've not finished yet.
Please
I've not finished yet.
I've not finished yet please.
No, no, no, no
I've not finished yet!
No!
You took it too far.
Noooo!
Everything I did for you
Everything.
Noooo!
Noooo!
Dare wasn't supposed
to die.
You have to tell my
father what happened to me.
Thank you.
I'm so sorry, Anna. I'm so sorry.
There are moments in life
when we ask the question,
do we embrace the hand
we are dealt in life,
or can we change our fate
with our fragile hands?
In this moment,
I realised
the answer was never simple.
Police station is 10
minutes down the road.
You are doing the right thing.
You didn't do this.
Your father did.
Thank you.
For years, I tried to change my fate
through countless tears and pain.
But after that night, it was clear to me
That the acts of our fathers indeed
follow us wherever we go.
There are moments in life
when we ask a question.
Do we embrace the hand
we are dealt in life?
Or can we change our fate
with our fragile hands?
I think our fate lies
in our fragile hands.
I had owned the answer.
What I have is a gift and not a curse.
I finally embraced it
with pride
and gratitude
just like my father did
with old debts, repaid and
a new life ahead of me.
I believed I was ready, that
I was ready to share my voice.
I was ready to destroy old
bridges and build new ones.
I was ready to do it alone,
especially without Marv,
Did you hit your head
on the fucking concrete?
Oh look, why don't I just come down
and have a little drink with you?
I told you I can't do this anymore,
but I'll give you a cut
from the last job.
Ash!
And thanks for everything
I mean it.
Ash!
Fuckin' hell!
And above all.
I was ready to be human.
Ashionye?
Yep, sure. Take a seat.
When did it start?
It's true that no one knows the future,
but I felt ready for it.
Ready to say
Fuck you to the dark.
I was prepared for it
but was I truly.
when we ask the question,
do we embrace the hand
we are dealt in life?
Or can we change our fate
with our fragile hands?
I remember the night
when my father took me
to a place far, far away.
I was to be reborn he said
A more pure birth
one that would shed any earthly desires
For we were the Seers of our tribe
Chosen from birth to protect the
living from the spirits of the dead.
We called these spirits N'de Oji the Dark.
Our forefathers, the
early Seers met with them
and the dark taught them
the words of the dead.
These words became symbols.
And they were saved in books
that were passed from
generation to generation.
Some symbols were of peace, some of death.
But there was one that was forbidden
For our forefathers made a deal with them
Never to cross into their world
and they into ours.
And that symbol was a forbidden key.
Never to be used.
For years, no one ever did.
No one but my father.
A sacrifice he made to
protect the lives of many.
But he knew that one day
the dark would come for him.
And on the night I was
to be reborn, they came.
Read that book,
Hand of the spirit
The Morning dance
The evil mouth
The good land
so many symbols to protect
the living from the dead.
Every fortnight. My father would force me
to understand them, except
for that one symbol,
Spirit's gateway
not that page.
But you said I should not
be afraid of them anymore.
But we still have to be careful.
I know you miss your friends.
We are not the same as the other people.
Eh, when you are older, you'll
Understand.
I'll never understand.
I pray you will.
Did you hear that?
Who is this?
Show yourself.
eerie child humming continues)
Daddy.
Daddy!
Quick! Into the prayer room
Go quick. Go.
That night,
he invoked all that he knew
because he knew that that
which they came from,
he'd never be ready to give.
You're not taking my daughter,
when the darkness comes, I'll protect you.
And that night he did all that he could.
This is the last time
And in that moment, he realised
that the sacrifice he
had made for his tribe
might cost him the one he loved the most.
Take me please.
Ash, go to sleep.
Daddy, no.
Please.
Sleep my child.
I love you.
Sleep well my child.
He left a child alone in the shadows.
And that was how it all began.
My eternal dance with the dark.
But you said I should not
be afraid of them anymore.
Ash
Go to sleep.
Nice tattoos.
What's their story?
Did I piss you off?
No. Just need to get ready for work.
Whoever he was...
He must have fucked you up real good.
If only they all knew.
You fucking wanker.
You told me it was gonna be
one of them easy ones.
I swear on my aunt Martha's
You knew you lying little prick.
Look what the crazy bitch
has done to my ear. Look!
Look she wasn't herself
We need to get out of here guys.
It don't fucking matter does it?
'cause I'm still losing
some of my fucking ear.
Mate I've got a doctor up in hounslow.
You're fucking paying me
double for this. You know that.
Didn't ya
Mate, the Coopers gave me three G.
Right?
If I give you two G, then I've
got nothing to give to Ash.
And she's the one that's
done all the work.
Spirits depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirit depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart
Violent spirits depart, depart.
Yeah. It's okay. It's
okay. It's okay. It's okay.
She alright mate?
I'll let 'em know.
What do you mean there's nothing?
They gave us three G.
If I give him double,
there's nothing for you.
But give me a break, will you?
I'll cut you in for some rent later.
The worst thing about my
relationship with Marv...
Is that I needed him
and he fucking knew it.
You can call it whatever you want.
I call it survival.
The school will be ready for you
to commission in weeks. Sir.
The oba himself sends his
thanks for all the money
you have given to the school.
Well, I've, I've done nothing special.
Ah, my honourable, in a land like ours,
What you have done, you
cannot say it's normal
Ah madam, everyone has a calling.
Most pastors...
...they won't be able to
do what you have done.
Well, I like to think otherwise
You have done the reasonable thing
and God will continue to bless you, sir.
Anyway, I have to go now.
Sure, sir. Sure.
Please greet madam and the kids for us.
Sure, have a great week.
You too, sir. Bye-Bye.
I miss those hands.
They fucking missed you.
No more tours, please.
My country or...
...my Misha.
Fuck the country.
Yeah.
Oh my God.
Help me.
Babe, please
Help me.
Help me.
Babe, get us out of here.
Please, no, no, no.
It's okay.
We got to go.
Please.
You stay in the car, okay?
Help me.
You fucking joking me.
Misha! Stay in the car.
Call 999 okay.
Help me.
what happened to you?
Whereabouts do you live?
Whereabouts do you live?
Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes yeah?
Alright, let's just.
Look...
Wait, let's just get you
back to our car, okay?
Just get back in the car, okay? Yeah.
Let's get you back to our car.
We'll, we'll get you an
ambulance, okay? Yeah. Okay. Okay.
I know what I'm doing. Yeah.
Go to the car. Yeah. Okay.
That's it. It's okay. I know
what I'm doing. It's fine.
Let's, yeah. Yeah. Come on.
Come on. It's okay.
What are you doing?
Mate, what are you doing?
What are you doing? Put it down.
Okay, mate, please put it down. All right?
Dark mother, tell me
why is this happening?
Dark mother
Tell me why is this happening?
Mate, what are you doing?
Stop me. Oh, don't please
help us on the way.
Ah, ah, ah.
Every spirit from the dark has a song,
A song from the Dark to the Living.
And when that spirit
hears a song, they answer.
You say that again one more
time. I think it's cold.
Smell good. What's that?
Shea butter?
It's my own special...
Oh it's your own special formula?
Okay. Hey, hey, you are
giving them too much.
Hey, see that, see that.
Muscles.
Fine boy, no pimples.
Is that your new boyfriend?
That's my friend.
Friend?
You?
What do you mean?
You need to be careful
what you sit on, you know?
Ew. Not sitting on anything.
Just looking out for you.
I know
Mom. All right?
Yeah. Mom's good.
She's always hanging out with Russell.
Well that's good for her.
Long way from that fucked up
devil she called a husband.
Bro.
Mom wants to know if you'll
come for dinner tomorrow night.
When was the last time
I spoke to mom and Timi?
Bro? I know, like...
When was the last time I
spoke to mom and Timi?
Does that mean I'm
not gonna see you again?
Cheer up kiddo, same time next week.
Don't leave me waiting.
What is a family?
For some, it's a group
of people bound by blood.
Please come tomorrow night for me.
By the happiest memories, by loyalty
and for some
A group bound by fear...
...and pain.
July, 1998, Warri, Nigeria.
Four expartriates.
Handsome devils, I must
say, myself included.
Visit a makeshift restaurant
near a bus garage.
Thick blankets of smoke,
extremely rowdy place.
But the food, it's the best I've ever had.
Little did I know that years
later I would be sharing
beautiful moments with
the gorgeous young chef
...behind that meal.
Aw.
I'm beginning to think that you're
with me because of the food.
Oh, far from it, darling.
Did I mention our brain?
No. Do tell.
Erm, Russell, what's
your plan for our mom?
Timi
You haven't said...
Oh, how am I supposed
I have to get this?
Its the Dubai investor.
Yeah, Sure.
Why haven't you told us?
It's been hard getting all
three of you under one roof.
Especially Dare.
You remember I didn't
do this to our family.
Your father did.
Do you know what bothers me is why you
stayed with him all those years?
You, we don't really have your own kids.
Well just tell me now 'cause
I don't plan on having kids.
Enh, not with the rate you fornicate.
Sorry.
Mom, when's the wedding?
Oh, your dad and I
We decided that it would be
after the elections.
And Russell, he agrees.
Till then, we have to pretend
like we are one happy family.
Oluwatimilehin, you
need to watch your tone.
Oh, excuse me, ladies,
we close in two days.
They've accepted the
offer.
Oh, I'm so happy.
Seems your prayers work.
Well.
Why the sudden long faces?
You were gone too long innit.
Bare long.
It's about my engagement
to your mother, isn't it?
No. No, not at
All. Just chilling. Chilling.
I'll get that.
Congratulations.
Oh, thank you.
Hello, Essex Police.
Is Mrs Isioma Williams at home?
Is there a problem?
We'd like to see her please.
Hello officers.
Mrs Isioma Williams?
Yes.
It's about your husband, Magnus.
what happened?
Where's mom?
She's with the police.
It's Dad.
I hate him.
Hi, my name is
Detective Holly McPherson.
I've been speaking to
Marv your partner.
He told me about your case.
I told him I pay you guys
as soon as I have the money.
Please. I don't wanna hurt anyone.
Please help me.
I can't..I'm really sorry.
I can't,
she's ours.
Don't you dare.
Please help me.
I'm really sorry I can't.
Please.
I'm sorry.
Please help me.
Please.
please.
We're not the same as the other people.
When you're older, You'll
understand.
I'll never understand.
I pray you will.
My father used to tell me
darkness always has a purpose
and...
it's never peace.
save them.
Ash, wake the fuck up.
Did I just sleep with a married woman?
Alright mate?
Yeah, alright.
Busy night then Ash?
I'd love to see you again.
Yeah, sure. I'll call you.
You ain't got my number.
True.
Let me just take yours.
Eh, let's just leave this here yeah?
Sorry.
Sure.
Marv. I can't do the show
Marv, I can't do the show
Work with me here.
Hey,
Do you remember what I said to
you the first time we met?
Is that gift of yours is gonna get us paid
and that is why they are offering us
10 Gs an episode.
12 episodes matey.
We are making it rain.
Hey,
This woman's been hounding me all day.
We need to sort out this 24
hour thing, right?
Hello?
Marv and Ash paranormal.
Marv Taylor speaking.
Yes. Yeah, well that
sounds like a big one.
You're gonna need to
pay us a deposit. Yeah.
Look Mrs. Williams, I've got
another call coming through.
I'm gonna have to call you back
Save them.
Erm
Yeah okay, thanks love.
Just pay the fucking deposit.
Who's that?
Oh, I dunno.
Just another fucking deposit dodger.
Ah, this one reckons she knows you.
What's her name?
Oh, she had some African name,
but her last name was Williams.
Anyway, look. TV coming
to see you tomorrow.
Is erm...
her name is Isioma Williams?
Yeah?
She's the reason why I'm in England.
Fear, pain, regret.
I had never felt all
three at the same time.
But even these feelings could not
prepare me for what was next.
Ashionye, it's been a while.
It's been 11 years.
I hope you can forgive me.
You look well. I see
you've taken up your..
Aunty, I'm not trying to be rude, but
I've got about 10 minutes
Sure.
So can I see it?
Sure.
What's even strange is,
I started seeing Magnus'
Magnus' ghost in the house.
So I had to move into my fiance's one.
So you finally left him.
Two years before he died.
Auntie, why do you want
the cursed girl to help you?
I should never have said those words.
I should never have used
them on you I was scared.
People are generally afraid of...
So what changed?
I think maybe like...
Look...
I want to help you,
but I have to really convince my partner.
It is gonna be difficult.
Ashionye.
I'm like family.
I want to pay.
I can pay, but I, I cannot
afford what he's asking.
My account is in the red.
I...I...
It took everything
for me to bring you here
and I've never asked
for anything in return.
Please. Ashionye, please,
I need your help, please.
I have to see.
A debt must always be repaid regardless
of the person you owe.
But when you have a
feeling that what you have
to pay might be greater than
the debt, what do you do?
What the fuck do you do?
I don't wanna hurt anyone. Please.
And I've never asked
for anything in return.
Please, Ashionye, please
I need your help, please.
Smells like another extortion to me.
We can't keep throwing
money away at clinics
in search for treatments.
It just doesn't make any sense to me.
Understood. But you think
witch doctor's gonna make it all go away?
I'm sorry. I just think there
ought to be another way.
I mean maybe it's a new virus
that they've not discovered yet.
Look, the kittens are here.
Hello.
You okay? Yes. Thank you.
Yes. So the house has
been in the family for
About 300 years
And, but my granddad
actually made this one
and it's Oh,
Hashtag RusLodge.
One S.
You know you're enabling her, right?
Yeah. She's a bit uptight
Like your mother isn't she?
My only son.
I'm alright.
You look well.
Thank you.
Right Ladies and gentleman, let
me show you to your rooms.
No, I'm fine. I'll sleep here.
Oh nonsense Dare, there's
rooms for everyone.
No seriously.
Oh common, don't be a...
Mate I said I'll sleep here. Jeeze.
Dare, he's been nothing but nice to you.
I'm sorry Russell. I'll be
right here.
Oh, it's fine.
You know, you just make yourself at home.
Girls. I'd like to talk
to Dare
alone.
Dare, look at me.
Dare, please look at me.
Your father is gone.
I saw you at his funeral.
I wasn't there for him.
Your eyes were cold and dry.
Imagine this were the last time
you ever set your eyes on me
and we ever shared a smile.
All I want...
...is my son back.
I just want my son back.
I'll take your bag to your room.
The last time we were together
was at your father's funeral
and a lot has happened since then.
As I said earlier, please
forget everything I said
about Ashionye
when she stayed with us.
You were very young and I
was just being a mother.
Have an open mind.
She just might be our only hope.
Those things on your
arms are very specific
to certain Nigerian deities
and that's how they mark their prey.
Look, I know what I'm saying
sounds strange, but this is
So just so I understand
this, that an enemy,
Nigerian politician is
there to get Isioma
and her children, right?
All I'm saying is
that the spirits need a
reason to attack the living.
And your logic implies
that Magnus killed himself.
Okay? Ask yourself why
would he kill himself?
Depression, young lady.
You know it doesn't discriminate, right?
So you feel he tortured
himself for hours
and hours before killing himself.
There's a logical
explanation for everything.
Hey news flash mate.
Some things are too
complicated for human logic.
Well that depends on the brain
doing the thinking, doesn't it?
I don't believe you mate.
You'd rather take a lower
payday and work for them lot.
And that freaking whining posh brick.
She's like family.
Oh yeah. And where was she
when you were splitting meals
with bloody rats?
You know what? Every hour you work in
there, we are losing money.
Look, but there's still work. Right?
Right?
You are fucking unbelievable.
You are mate.
That day I was set and letting Marv go.
I was ready to draw the fucking line,
but I couldn't stop
thinking if he was right
and I hated that feeling.
There you go.
Thanks.
Magnus had many enemies.
Is there a way of you finding out
who's responsible for this?
Truthfully,
most times I don't need
to know who's responsible.
Sorry, I have to read this.
I'll excuse you then.
save them.
Please save them.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma.
Isioma!
Where are you running to?
Isioma, where are you running to?
Isioma.
Where are you running to?
Isioma
Where are you running to?
Isioma!
Isioma.
Yes.
Isioma, yes.
Isioma?
Where are you running to?
The shower's free now.
Sorry.
Is the dagger for protection?
It's my father's.
Yeah. Mom told us a lot about him.
Sounds like quite a legend.
Look, I'm sorry we went nice
to you back then, especially me.
It's fine. You were just a kid.
Admit it, I was a super bitch for a kid.
Have you considered
writing a book or a blog?
I'm sure people would
love to read.
I really need to
get to work.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.
Sorry, I got carried away.
Sorry. I just have to say
it's been a really long time
since I've seen mom this hopeful.
So if anything you give people hope
That's special.
Thanks.
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirits, depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart
Violent spirits depart, depart.
depart, depart
Evil spirits depart, depart
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart
Depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Evil spirits depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirits, depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Depart, depart.
Depart, depart
shit.
Oh fuck this.
Are you okay?
So you really think some Juju from
that Dead man's village
is after us, yeah?
Don't refer to him like that.
And yes, I do believe it. I've seen it.
How are you constantly gullible?
How do you explain this?
How?
Are you guys alright?
He needs time.
Your father's gone.
I saw you at his funeral.
I wasn't there for him.
Excuse me sir.
Excuse me.
Hello? Er Russell. This
woman needs her help.
She says she was kidnapped.
Are you alright?
I know how this looks yet,
but she really needs our help.
There's no one with you.
What do you mean? She's right...
Please can you help me?
And yes, I do believe it. I've seen it.
She was right here.
Please can you help me?
A woman just walked in here.
We didn't see anyone.
What have you done to me?
She hasn't done anything.
I saw the same woman this morning.
Alright, look everybody just calm down.
Okay? I'm gonna get the car.
We're gonna go to A and E.
The hospital can't save anyone.
What's happening?
You guys stay by the shrine
and make sure you stop the bleeding.
You hold it there young lady.
This has gone far enough.
They're both hallucinating because of...
...that stuff.
The poor girls infection's
getting worse and you
expect us to wait.
While you make it worse?
Russ, this is not the time.
Sammy needs a hospital.
She's my daughter.
Guys, please look.
It's better now.
It's okay.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Sorry. It's okay. I'm sorry.
Ashionye
Ashionye
Drink anyone?
She said we should stay here.
I'll take that as a no.
Where are you going?
Get a drink innit.
There's beers in the bottom shelf.
Legend.
They're both in the kitchen.
Can I have a word with you in private?
I've never shown any of
my clients this book.
Her name is Anioji.
Her worshipers call her
the sword of the afflicted.
Is that the spirit?
Is there something you
not telling me aunty?
What do you mean?
Look, Anioji was a warrior queen.
and she was murdered by the
people she loved the most,
including her husband, a former slave.
She's just not an errand spirit.
Look
Now's not the time for lies aunty
Lies?
I've told you everything.
Magnus had so many enemies.
And what about you?
Me? I can't think of anyone.
Well think harder.
I've been thinking.
I think that you have outstayed
your welcome young lady
Ross!
You are not thinking clearly.
Are you being rude?
Oh open your eyes
She's a charlatan. I will not allow you
to pedal your toxic deception.
Have you thought for one moment that...
...she just might be right?
What if Magnus was actually killed?
By what? An intangible, sadistic entity.
The man killed himself.
God...
...have you wondered why I never told you
what happened to me earlier today?
Have you wondered?
Because it would've made
absolutely no sense to you.
You're right. It doesn't.
But what if it does?
I think it is time you leave.
I'll leave when I'm done.
And believe me, you
will get a full refund.
I don't need your fucking
money to help them.
Okay?
You alright?
Sammy?
you okay?
Sammy?
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
Please
Don't let her do this to me?
But listen, sweetheart,
you're not very well.
Sammy
I need to speak to her.
Look at me. Put it down.
Look, you don't know what
you are dealing with.
Are you insane?
She will kill herself.
She will, if you won't let me help her.
Are you ready to see me bleed mum?
No one is dying tonight.
Don't be stupid.
Anioji
I know who you are.
Why this family?
Hmm?
What did they do?
You need to leave now?
Anioji!
Violent spirit depart, depart.
Depart, depart
Leave, leave now, leave.
Oh, this is not right.
Mum
Yes, baby.
I am right here.
I'm right here.
She wants water.
Russ
Russ.
Stay with her. Stay with her.
I need to get her water. Hold this.
I'm coming.
That song was a prayer.
A prayer to the spirit that was
responsible for all of this.
And you all need a song.
What is she talking about?
Shit.
What's happening?
This is too much. This is too much.
Sir.
Step away from her now.
What?
Leave her now.
What are you talking about?
Leave her now
Sammy! Sammy!
Sammy!
Mum
No, no, no
Someone call an ambulance
Call an ambulance
Sammy!
Your phone, please.
I've got no signal.
shit.
No bars, no signal.
On mine as well?
Full bars, use mine.
Stay with me. Stay with me.
Dare!
Haven't they answered?
Dare!
Please
breathe
Mom
Please don't
Don't do this.
Timi, where's Dare?
They took him away from us.
No, no, not my Dare.
Come on.
Stop.
Mom
Dare!
Stop it, stop it, you are killing her.
Dare stop.
Stop!
Stop. Stop.
You are killing her.
Stop Dare
What are you doing?
No, what...what are you doing?
What are you doing?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I'm sorry Dare.
I saw Anna, mom.
She's just not errand spirit.
Aunty, now's not the time for lies.
Lies.
I've told you everything
Marv was right
and I was fucking wrong.
The arc will keep you safe
from Anioji for a while,
but you can't leave us here.
Then tell the truth
Timi tell her about Anna.
Five years ago
Mom and dad brought a girl
from Nigeria legally.
Her name was Anna Nnewi and
she was our new house help.
As soon as she arrived, mom
and dad seized her passport and phone
and that was the end of her freedom.
Anna worked round the clock
and she always sang that song so much
so that we couldn't forget it.
Our left overs made up
the bulk of her meal
and we were at peace with that.
We were at peace with a lot of things.
Dad had a disgusting weakness
and he did everything he could
to keep a secret from us.
But mom knew.
She knew everything
except that Dare had a soft spot for Anna
and the feeling was mutual.
If only they'd been more careful.
I have his son. God forbid.
Leave. Don't come back. Leave.
I wasn't sure what
made dad angrier the fact
that she slept with his son
or the fact that she
chose to keep the baby.
Anna sang every time the beating stopped,
her voice getting weaker and weaker
and then it happened.
That was the last time
we acted as a family.
We buried our memories of
Anna with her body that night.
How many after I left?
Please don't ask.
How many?
Five...
after you including Anna.
And you all knew?
My children didn't.
Oh, bullshit.
What did you tell Anna's parents?
You lied to them.
Fuck.
I know I don't deserve your help,
but please
please save Timi.
Don't say that mom.
The song Anna was singing...
is a prayer for help.
We call such songs, Ebu Oji
Songs From the Dark.
When I lost my father,
your father took me in
whilst the whole village abandoned me.
And when they threatened
him because of me.
You brought me here.
I will help you.
But this is my debt repaid.
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you.
Timi
Timi
Timi.
We need to get her out here.
Mom. Let's go. Come on, let's go.
Come on Mom.
She has her.
She has her. Come on. Come on.
Please.
Mom, no.
Mom
Stay away
What is she doing?
She's there, looking at us.
Go into my car
Don't run, she'll find you.
Go, go.
Evil spirits, depart, depart
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits, depart, depart.
Violent spirit, depart, depart.
Evil spirits
You've done enough.
Why harm yourself?
Leave her alone. She's not her father.
Wherever the head goes...
the body follows.
And along with all that, give it
Life
Timi
Timi, Timi
Timi help me.
Timi help them.
Timi help them.
Timi help!
Timi help them.
Timi help me.
Timi help!
Timi help me!
Timi help!
I know how we can get her.
I warned you.
I warned you!
Spirit's gateway
No, the gateway to evil spirits
There's no coming back.
Violent spirit
Depart, depart
I...warned you.
Evil spirits!
Depart, depart.
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
(Heavy swoosh
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Spirit's gateway
Ashi
Ashi
Daddy
I told you not to come here.
I just...
Needed to...
I told you not to come.
I told you not to come.
Drive!
left, left, left.
Drive!
Drive!
Drive!
Fucking drive!
fucking drive.
Anna's grave
The grave of the innocent.
I hoped it would be the way out,
but sometimes the way
out is hardly the safest.
Gimme space.
Anna
I am Ashionye.
and I'm here to plead with you
the monsters
who took your life
and your child's
is gone.
Dare...
the one you love
is dead.
This can't be what you wanted.
Also, think of your father.
He deserves to know how you died.
He deserves to know where you are buried.
Keeping Timi alive will do this.
You had revenge.
What you need now is peace
Anioji cannot
Anna please
Kill her
and then you can die.
Stop!
Please don't.
Stop!
Enough.
We've done enough.
No, no, no
I've not finished yet.
Please
I've not finished yet.
I've not finished yet please.
No, no, no, no
I've not finished yet!
No!
You took it too far.
Noooo!
Everything I did for you
Everything.
Noooo!
Noooo!
Dare wasn't supposed
to die.
You have to tell my
father what happened to me.
Thank you.
I'm so sorry, Anna. I'm so sorry.
There are moments in life
when we ask the question,
do we embrace the hand
we are dealt in life,
or can we change our fate
with our fragile hands?
In this moment,
I realised
the answer was never simple.
Police station is 10
minutes down the road.
You are doing the right thing.
You didn't do this.
Your father did.
Thank you.
For years, I tried to change my fate
through countless tears and pain.
But after that night, it was clear to me
That the acts of our fathers indeed
follow us wherever we go.
There are moments in life
when we ask a question.
Do we embrace the hand
we are dealt in life?
Or can we change our fate
with our fragile hands?
I think our fate lies
in our fragile hands.
I had owned the answer.
What I have is a gift and not a curse.
I finally embraced it
with pride
and gratitude
just like my father did
with old debts, repaid and
a new life ahead of me.
I believed I was ready, that
I was ready to share my voice.
I was ready to destroy old
bridges and build new ones.
I was ready to do it alone,
especially without Marv,
Did you hit your head
on the fucking concrete?
Oh look, why don't I just come down
and have a little drink with you?
I told you I can't do this anymore,
but I'll give you a cut
from the last job.
Ash!
And thanks for everything
I mean it.
Ash!
Fuckin' hell!
And above all.
I was ready to be human.
Ashionye?
Yep, sure. Take a seat.
When did it start?
It's true that no one knows the future,
but I felt ready for it.
Ready to say
Fuck you to the dark.
I was prepared for it
but was I truly.