2. SHOT 1
When we are first introduced to Okwe, he appears to be wearing quite shabby clothes with
dull colours and he is not very well groomed. This highlights to the reader that Okwe is not
wealthy and does not have a lot of money. He is standing in an airport asking people if they
want a lift, as he is an illegal cab driver. Also, this shot immediately informs the audience
that Okwe is the main character as he is the first person we are introduced too. There is also
non-diegetic slow piano music playing during this scene, this helps to create drama and
also makes the audience feel sympathetic towards Okwe as he just wants to earn some
money.
3. SHOT 2
In this shot we see that the two men have a higher status to Okwe as they are dressed
very smartly in their suits whereas he looks quite shabby, the blue suits also contrast
Okwe‟s dull brown clothing to highlight the class difference. Also, they are positioned
in the frame to appear bigger than Okwe, highlighting their dominance as he stands
behind them asking if they want a lift. The fact that they do not give Okwe eye contact
when he is communicating with them, helps to show that immigrants are not treated
equally and are not respected like others.
Dialogue: „I am here to rescue those who have been let down by the system‟. By „the
system‟ Okwe is talking about the government. He feels that he has a duty to help the
immigrants like himself, as the government do not, and they are portrayed very
negatively in the press when they just want to feel like they are a part of society.
4. SHOT 3
Okwe drives into an area which appears to be very run down and in this shot the
lighting is very dark and gloomy. We can also see that there is graffiti painted on the
brick walls, this informs the audience that he lives in the rural, more urban side of
London, perhaps South London, where crime is very high. The non-diegetic piano music
then fades into a hip-hop like beat, supporting the idea that he lives in the more urban
side of London.
In this shot, there is no clear divide between the two characters. This is done deliberately
to show that they both have the same status as they are both illegal immigrants. Okwe
hands his friend a passport telling him „your name is now Mohammad‟ whilst tugging
on his crucifix necklace. This is what Okwe meant by helping those who have been let
down by the system, he is giving them that stamp of approval (a passport) which allows
them to feel like they are a part of society.
5. SHOT 4
This is a long shot showing the Baltic Hotel where Okwe also works. In
this shot we can see that the hotel uniform and sign is red. This is
significant as red connotes danger and it is inside the hotel where a lot
illegal activity goes on. For example, prostitution and immigrants
selling their organs for a passport.
6. SHOT 5
The close up of the clock, and the diegetic clock ticking helps to create a sense
of urgency, as if Okwe is waiting for something to happen or someone
important. It also helps to build suspense, making the audience wonder what
is about to happen.
7. SHOT 6
When we are introduced to Shenay, the camera pans, following her movement as
she enters the hotel. This informs the reader that she is also a key character in the
film. Non diegetic suspenseful piano music begins to play when she enters the
hotel. Again, this makes the audience suspect that something is going to happen
and builds tension in the scene.
Shenay is also wearing a long floral skirt with her hair tied up in a ponytail when
we are first introduced to her character. This suggests to the audience that she is
innocent, however, she is also a wearing a leather jacket which could suggest that
she has an edge to her and can be quite feisty.
8. SHOT 7
Shenay is also wearing a long floral skirt with her hair tied up in a ponytail
when we are first introduced to her character. This suggests to the
audience that she is innocent, however, she is also a wearing a leather
jacket which could suggest that she has an edge to her and can be quite
feisty. The camera then cuts to a low angle shot of Shenay purposely
dropping her keys on the floor for Okwe to collect as he rents the couch in
her flat. However, as he is an illegal immigrant and Shenay is a
refugee, they would both get into serious trouble with immigration
officers if they were caught.
Dialogue: Okwe suggests to
Shenay „Shenay perhaps I can
cook you lunch”. “No Okwe”
Shenay replies. This creates a
sense of romance and suggests to
the audience that Okwe has
feelings for Shenay as it is clear
he has a caring nature towards
her.
9. SHOT 8
There is a close up shot of Okwe‟s face showing his facial expressions, when
Shenay rejects his offer to cook her lunch. In this shot we can see that he is upset
and heartbroken at her response, making the audience feel sympathetic towards
him.
10. SHOT 9
The camera then cuts to a high angle shot of Okwe in one of the hotel
rooms. The high angle helps to highlight Okwe‟s vulnerability and
makes him appear harmless. The camera then tracks Okwe as he
walks towards the bathroom when he hears the diegetic sound of the
water dripping. In this shot the lighting is very dark and gloomy
suggesting to the audience that something bad is going to happen.
However, Okwe then turns on the light showing that he exudes hope
and he is courageous.
11. SHOT 10
The camera then cuts to Okwe, as he prepares to try and unblock the
flooded toilet with a clothes hanger.
There is also an eye line match of Okwe
looking down at the toilet as he tries to pull the
organ out of the toilet. This allows us to see
what is happening through Okwe‟s
perspective and helps to generate a response
from the audience as if they were in his
situation.
12. SHOT 11
The camera then cuts again, this time to a close up of Okwe‟s face when he
discovers that it was a human heart that was blocking the toilet. This close
up allows the audience to see the shock and horror in his facial expressions.
The non diegetic suspenseful music also begins to get louder as Okwe pulls
the organ out, helping to build tension and add drama to the
scene, generating a response from the audience, making them feel anxious.
