If You Can't Hold Back Your Tears, Don't Watch This (MERCY JOHNSON) Sad Painful Emotional Movie

The narrative follows the struggles of Nico and Leo, two young individuals striving to make a living in Lagos. They are involved in real estate, but their efforts are often met with hardship and disappointment. Early on, Nico expresses frustration and exhaustion from their constant struggles, feeling tired of the continuous cycle of fighting and working without significant progress. Leo, however, consistently tries to motivate Nico, urging her to remain positive and persistent, believing that their efforts will eventually yield success. Their work involves showing properties to clients, often for meager commissions. They face challenges such as clients switching agents and insufficient agency fees. Leo attempts to implement marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of written documents and a professional approach, but Nico remains skeptical, pointing out their humble office and limited resources. Despite Nico's pessimism, Leo persists, even asking Nico to remain silent during client meetings so he can do all the talking. During one such meeting, Leo presents a proposal for developed properties to a potential client, Mr. Ken. Nico assists by handing over documents detailing investment plans and terms and conditions. Mr. Ken expresses interest and promises to review the documents with his lawyer and get back to them. Leo is optimistic, thanking Mr. Ken profusely and expressing hope for a positive outcome. Following the meeting, Nico criticizes Leo for bringing up the idea of developing properties when they don't even have any to show. Leo explains that no one will invest without seeing something tangible, reiterating the importance of a marketing strategy. He reassures Nico that they will gradually learn and eventually achieve success. However, their optimism soon wanes as Mr. Ken doesn't call back. Nico becomes increasingly frustrated, questioning why the man hasn't contacted them for a contract. Leo tries to explain that they shouldn't appear desperate, but Nico argues that they are indeed desperate. Their financial situation is dire, having spent their meager savings on printing and typing for the proposal. One night, Nico is restless and expresses her desire to sleep, but Leo reminds her of their financial struggles and the need to keep hustling. He urges her to be positive, but Nico is tired of the constant struggle and the lack of progress. She dreams of a better life, refusing to give up on her aspirations. The next day brings bad news: the client they were hoping for has signed with another agent. Nico is devastated, feeling that their hard work is consistently thwarted. Leo, however, insists they must move on and find new clients. In a moment of desperation, Nico decides to leave Lagos and seek a better life elsewhere, much to Leo's dismay. He tries to dissuade her, reminding her that she knows no one in the new city. Despite his pleas, Nico is determined, believing in her dreams of success. Upon arriving in her new location, Nico is surprised to meet an old friend, Babe, who is living a seemingly successful life in a well-furnished house. Babe welcomes Nico warmly, expressing how much she missed her. Nico is impressed by Babe's apparent prosperity and expresses her desire to achieve similar success. Babe reveals that she works as a realtor, selling land and houses. Nico, who also has experience in real estate, is intrigued. Babe, recognizing Nico's potential, offers to bring her into her business, suggesting they combine their knowledge to earn more money. Nico is initially hesitant but eventually agrees. Babe begins to train Nico, providing her with documents and teaching her how to approach clients, market properties, and maintain a professional demeanor. She emphasizes the importance of presentation, composure, and communication skills in the real estate business. Nico struggles with some of the concepts, particularly the proper English grammar and terminology, but is eager to learn. During their training, Babe introduces Nico to different types of duplexes and how to describe them to clients. She also teaches Nico how to highlight the features of a property, such as fully equipped kitchens, fitted rooms, jacuzzis, and plasma televisions, to make them appealing to potential buyers. However, Nico soon discovers a darker side to Babe's success. Babe reveals that while real estate is one aspect of her business, she also engages in other "packaging" to pay bills and maintain her lifestyle in Lagos, implying she has other means of income beyond legitimate real estate deals. She advises Nico that in Lagos, one must "package" to survive, suggesting a certain level of deception or manipulation is necessary. Later, a shocking event unfolds. Pearl, a young woman who strongly resembles Nico, is found dead in her home. Leo, who is present, and another individual, Ada, are faced with the dilemma of what to do with the body. They decide to conceal Pearl's death and use Nico to impersonate her, leveraging their uncanny resemblance. Ada, Pearl's assistant, is tasked with training Nico to become Pearl. This involves teaching Nico Pearl's mannerisms, speech patterns, likes, dislikes, and even her allergies. Nico struggles with the transformation, finding it difficult to adopt Pearl's sophisticated persona and proper English. Ada is strict and demanding, constantly reminding Nico of the high stakes involved and the consequences of failure. Nico's first public test comes when she has to speak to Pearl's parents over the phone. She fumbles through the conversation, almost revealing her true identity, but Ada intervenes and covers for her. Ada emphasizes the importance of mastering Pearl's lifestyle, including her eating habits and social interactions. The situation becomes even more complicated with the return of Damian, Pearl's boyfriend. Damian quickly notices the changes in "Pearl," questioning her altered habits and lack of memory about their shared past. His suspicions grow, and he begins to investigate, determined to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Pearl, who was believed to be dead, is revealed to be alive. Dr. Fei, the doctor hired to dispose of her body, had discovered she was still breathing and decided to keep her alive and hidden. Pearl is confused and distraught, wondering why someone would want her dead. Dr. Fei explains that she was contracted by Leonard to dispose of Pearl's body, but she took pity on her. Pearl eventually learns that she has a twin sister, Nico, and that Nico is impersonating her. She confronts her parents, who are equally confused, as they were told one of their twins had died at birth. The truth is revealed by Nico's mother, who confesses to stealing Pearl as a baby after her own child died, wanting to have a child to take home to her husband. The revelation is devastating for everyone. Pearl is reunited with her biological family, who are overjoyed to have her back. They promise to make up for all the suffering and hardship she endured growing up. Nico, on the other hand, is left grappling with the reality of her identity and the complex web of lies that surrounded her life. The story concludes with Pearl embracing her true identity and her newfound family. She reflects on the irony of her journey, from being an impostor to an actual heir. Nico, now with her biological family, continues to push for her dreams, albeit with a new understanding of her past. The narrative ends with Pearl and Damian rekindling their relationship, with Damian expressing his love and commitment to her, having finally understood the truth behind her "changed" personality.