Yes we can (2012) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A comedic narrative following two unemployed friends who devise an audacious plan to kidnap a political figure's grandmother for ransom.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Idle Duo

Jordan and his roommate navigate unemployment and rely on petty crime. Their stagnant life is disrupted by a news broadcast about a high-profile visit.

Key Events

• Twenty-Year Friendship — Establishes the long-standing bond between Jordan and his roommate. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room
• Unemployed Lifestyle — Highlights Jordan's financial desperation and idle state. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room
• Pet Kidnapping Career — Reveals Jordan's illicit professional background. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room
• News Broadcast — Jordan watches news about Obama's upcoming trip. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room
• Obama's Kenya Visit — The news reveals Obama will visit his grandmother in Kenya. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room

The Kenya Scheme

Jordan conceives an audacious ransom plan targeting a political figure's grandmother. The duo travels to Kenya, shifting from idle speculation to active preparation.

Key Events

• Obama's Kenya Visit — The news reveals Obama will visit his grandmother in Kenya. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room
• The Ransom Idea — Jordan conceives the plan to kidnap Obamama for ten million dollars. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room
• Target Identification — Jordan locks onto Obamama as the primary target. Characters: Jordan Location: Living Room
• Journey to Kenya — Jordan and his partner depart for Kenya. Characters: Jordan Location: Travel Route
• Arrival in Nairobi — The duo lands in Nairobi, beginning the operational phase. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Airport
• Airport Card Decline — Jordan discovers his payment method is non-functional. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Airport

Nairobi Obstacles

Logistical failures threaten the mission at the airport. Jordan demonstrates resourcefulness by securing alternative transport, maintaining operational momentum.

Key Events

• Airport Card Decline — Jordan discovers his payment method is non-functional. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Airport
• Ambulance Discovery — Jordan resourcefully locates an old ambulance for transport. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets
• Resourceful Adaptation — Jordan pivots quickly to maintain operational momentum. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets
• Passport Requirement — Jordan identifies the need for forged travel documents. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets
• Lookalike Search — Jordan plans to find a physical double for Obamama. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets
• Plan Formulation — Jordan synthesizes all requirements into a cohesive strategy. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets

The Substitution Plan

Jordan identifies remaining requirements like fake passports and a lookalike. The strategy solidifies as he prepares to execute the high-stakes swap.

Key Events

• Plan Formulation — Jordan synthesizes all requirements into a cohesive strategy. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets
• Kogelo Destination — The specific Kenyan village where Obamama resides. Characters: Jordan Location: Kogelo
• Obamama's Residence — The target's home, the ultimate objective location. Characters: Jordan Location: Kogelo
• Ten Million Dollar Goal — The financial incentive driving Jordan's entire operation. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets
• Fake Documents Need — Critical logistical requirement for the kidnapping. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets
• Substitution Strategy — Jordan finalizes the plan to swap the real Obamama with a double. Characters: Jordan Location: Nairobi Streets

Story Breakdown

• Background Setup — Introduces Jordan's idle lifestyle and illicit professional history.
  • Unemployed Status — Jordan faces financial desperation and lacks stable income.
  • Pet Kidnapping — Jordan and his partner specialize in ransom-driven pet abductions.
• The Inciting Idea — A news broadcast triggers Jordan's ambitious kidnapping scheme.
  • News Broadcast — Jordan watches Obama's planned Kenya visit on television.
  • Target Selection — Jordan identifies Obamama as the optimal ransom target.
• Journey to Kenya — The duo travels to Kenya, transitioning from planning to action.
  • Travel Departure — Jordan and his partner leave for Kogelo.
  • Nairobi Arrival — The team lands in Nairobi, initiating field operations.
• Nairobi Complications — Unexpected logistical failures threaten the mission's viability.
  • Card Decline — Jordan's credit card fails at the airport checkpoint.
  • Transport Pivot — Jordan locates an old ambulance to replace failed plans.
• Resourceful Adaptation — Jordan quickly adjusts strategies to overcome bureaucratic hurdles.
  • Improvised Logistics — Jordan utilizes DIY skills to secure alternative resources.
  • Momentum Maintenance — Jordan prevents mission failure through rapid problem-solving.
• Final Preparations — Jordan identifies and addresses remaining operational requirements.
  • Document Procurement — Jordan plans to acquire forged passports for travel.
  • Lookalike Search — Jordan seeks a physical double to substitute Obamama.
• Target Acquisition — The strategy solidifies as Jordan prepares for the final swap.
  • Ransom Goal — Jordan maintains focus on the ten million dollar objective.
  • Substitution Plan — Jordan finalizes the execution timeline for the kidnapping.

Directed by

Olivier Abbou

Key Cast

• Vincent Desagnat — Jordan
• Loup-Denis Elion — Michael
• Jenny Mutela — Bonnie
• Michael Kirch — Muller
• Nicholas Dallas — Schmidt