THE ‘SPIRITUAL’ JOURNEY
The essence of the film is the spiritual journey Bode and Obi go through. Area Boys examines the themes of life being one of purpose, which the boys are not at first conscious of. Their experiences -some bordering on near death -make them aware that life is something of value to cherish.

I have always been fascinated by the idea of the ‘spiritual’ journey. I believe that every human being was created for a purpose, and that knowing your journey is a big step to the realisation of your purpose.

Bode and Obi have spent their lives in limbo until a chain of events sets them on a course where to stop and look back would spell their doom. Their haphazard journey through life is that of escapism. But even that does not guarantee safe passage. Their salvation comes from the spiritual journey they embark on. The flight to rid themselves of the shackles of a lifetime of corruption becomes a journey to freedom.

THE TRUE MEANING OF FRIENDSHIP