O.Y.O (On Your Own)
2024
40 min
Overview
Plot
In the harsh and chilling streets of Benin, a group of young boys confront the daunting realities of survival from a tender age, navigating a seemingly unfair world. From sleeping on the dirty streets to moving long distances searching for how to survive, they discover the innate power of unity, forming an unbreakable bond and embracing their newfound identity as “Elema's - a lineage of homeless people in Benin city. Amid glimmers of hope, they grapple with their profound solitude and unwavering determination, forever intertwined with the pursuit of survival.
Director
Jake Erxleben
Writers
Andrew Opar, Jake Erxleben, Iman Ayorinde
Release Year
2024
Runtime
40 minutes
Cast
Crew
Awards
AMVCA 11
Best Documentary (2025)
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Runtime
40 minutes