This film raises so many questions that are deeply rooted in real life. Madike is a chilling reminder of the young Senegalese men who are risking their lives taking boats to travel to Europe and carrying the heavy burden of their families' expectations. Upon their return to Africa, the young man who has been abroad is expected to bring back riches, money, gifts, etc. Not doing so is a disgrace. This movie is a wake-up call for African parents who put this type of pressure on their children. Madike is not able to bring back gifts and wealth, and in order to avoid the disgrace and falls into a spiral of money, arms dealing, and death. The music, which is almost one of the main characters in the movie,leads it along and adds an element of true art to a film that is already very deep and very worth watching... if you can get a hold of it!
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