MOVIES BY YKR
One way trip
Synopsis
Massoko, Tapcheu and Oyou are three Cameroonians born in Africa. Massoko and Oyou are brothers, sons of a powerful politician in the country. Tapcheu is a childhood friend of Massoko. Although the realities of their financial differences have driven them apart with age, they have remained friends because of the proximity of their home. One day, Massoko and Oyou's parents divorce. His mother left to live in France with Oyou who was only two years old. Massoko stayed in Cameroon with his father. The years passed and Massoko finished his medical studies. He decided to join his mother and his little brother Oyou in France, planning to specialize in neurology.
​
Tapcheu finished his studies paid by his family as an electronics technician. He goes from a little job to another to feed his wife, his two children and his family. Being at the end of his rope, he decides to join his best friend in Europe and takes the road. Several years later, the three young men are in Europe, but their lives are completely different. Tapcheu, after all that he has been through, has become a different man. He is ready to do anything to get out of this situation, even though he cannot count on his friend Massoko. He hopes to obtain a residence permit soon. Massoko could not finish his studies. He is doing everything he can to get his nationality so that he can finish his studies peacefully. As for Oyou, he has been a French citizen for a very long time and spends his daily life hanging around. His only real goal is to make a lot of money. Massoko, Tapcheu and Oyou are all the same from the outside, but they have very different profiles. Their biggest common point is that they have no intention of returning to their native country. For different reasons, but they all want to settle in France for the long term.
​
Note of intent
« One way trip » tells the story of three Africans normally promised a bright future following the end of their respective studies. Tapcheu is an electrician, Massoko a doctor and his little brother Oyou is still studying at school. Unfortunately, everything will not go as planned and the European Eldorado will appear as their only solution.
​
The story takes place in our time and reflects a truth more or less known, but not enough declaimed. It is, among other things, a summary of my life, that of my friends, my family and my continent in Europe. I myself arrived in Europe after I was 20 years old and I face a double culture. There are several types of Africans in Europe and their lives from a European point of view are mainly the same. From the inside however they are completely different.
I classify Africans in Europe into three main categories. First, there are those who were born and/or raised on European soil and therefore enjoy the benefits of local citizenship. Second, there are those who arrived at the age of 18 and over for their studies and who come to integrate into a civilization different from their own. They carry their original nationalisms and patriotisms to another country and often face the question: should they integrate or keep their origins? Finally, there are those who have come by road and sea. They face unimaginable things to have a better life. Once they arrive on the territory, they are ready to undergo everything, to support everything to get out of it.
​
As we are in the world of cinema, this film will have an entertaining and educational side. The story refers to many subjects close to the general public. It will therefore create a great deal of interest in several communities. The main subjects that will be discussed are immigration, integration and justice as it is done and as it should be. The three main actors face choices, go through several emotions, which will direct their decisions and bring out the framework of life that we see around us today.
​
The film begins when the three characters are already in Europe. Their pasts will be told in thoughts according to the events of their present. African actors will be needed, with and without accents. Many simple scenes will benefit from a certain emphasis and impeccable direction, allowing the audience to put themselves in the shoes of the characters. The moral of the story is that being good or bad depends on the choices you make.
​