Butoyi is a brilliant student. But while her brothers go to school she has to stay at home and help her mom. She dreams of education and independence, but how can a dream like that come true if society does not change?

Citizens from Ouagadougou speak about their lives. Between those who dream of leaving for the West and those who want to stay a pattern emerges: a strong will to leave poverty behind, but also a fear of failing to find a job “over there” or of being made to feel unwelcome.

Create a portrait of a place, a studio and project your imagination there. Use this shared place as the backdrop to make an animated film.