Here's the story. Okwe is a cab driver who has come to London from Africa. It doesn't take long for us to learn that he has come to England illegally, and that he has a secret past. He works not as a hotel desk clerk. At the hotel Okwe befriended a Muslim girl from Turkey who allows Okwe to rent her couch. Okwe does very little sleeping though. Eventually, we learn that Okwe is a doctor who studied in the USA. Intrigue builds as we learn that something is wrong in the hotel. This movie becomes a murder mystery and a conspiracy thriller.
However, what makes this movie so excellent are the issues that it deals with.
- Racism- Dirty Pretty Things is about a group of immigrants of various nationalities living in London. Their interactions with one another and with society show us how true it is that people do not treat one another equally. This should be a wake up call for all those who follow the cause of Christ.
- Grace and forgiveness- Although Senay, the Turkish girl, and Okwe have both broken the law, we see that they need and experience grace, love and forgiveness.
- Family loyalty- When Okwe is finally given the opportunity to leave his past behind him, with no strings attached, he is compelled to be faithful to his responsibilities, no matter how inconvenient.
- Class division- Bigotry is not found only in racism or sexism. People get treated unfairly because of their education, language, nationality, income and social situation. Jesus spoke out against all forms of bigotry. There is only one class of people.
- Illegal Immigration- All people should follow the laws of the land in which they live. However, this film points out several things that remind us that the issues surrounding immigration are not always black and white. All people must be treated with respect and love.
You should see Dirty Pretty Things. And, you should take seriously the issues that it raises.
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