'Afterlives' unveils the interweaving destinies of Ilyas and Hamza, two men bound by the turmoil of colonial East Africa. Stolen and sold into the colonial German army, Ilyas yearns for his lost family, while Hamza, bearing the physical and emotional scars of his past, seeks a simple life and the love of Ilyas's sister, Afiya. As they navigate a world carved and ruled by foreign powers, their personal battles for love, identity, and dignity run parallel with the historical strife of a continent under siege. This saga of displacement, yearning, and resilience mirrors the broader struggles against the relentless currents of war and colonization, offering a poignant exploration of the human heart's persistent quest for belonging and love in the shadow of harrowing times.