About the film

A Nigerian master’s student in America struggles to stay afloat as visa restrictions, financial pressure, and a sick mother back home begin to close in on him.

When a familiar face offers what seems like a way out, David is drawn into a path that threatens everything he has worked for. As the pressure builds, a quiet, symbolic presence begins to guide him, forcing him to confront the cost of his choices and the consequences they carry before it’s too late.

David’s Story is an intimate, character-driven short film that explores identity, sacrifice, and the unseen weight of chasing a better life far from home.