Explanation of the organization of the traditional Comorian society in the village of Tsidje, near Moroni (Grande Comore), around the anda. Before this great marriage, one is a "child of the village", after one gains the status of adult. Comment on illustration images.
A quick overview of economic life in the Comoros: agriculture, fruit imports, ylang-ylang exports, vanilla and cinnamon among others. Comment on illustration images.
Report on the economic, social and health difficulties on the island of Anjouan under embargo of the OAU (Organization of the African Union): fuel shortage, suspension of air and maritime links. Comment on illustration images interspersed with interviews with Abdallah MOHAMED, advisor to the separatist Anjouan presidency, Djamal DJANFFAR, member of the Djima party.
A chronological review of the political situation of the Comoros since its independence in July 1975: coup d'état of 3 August 1975, regime of Ali Soilih, coup d'état of 13 May 1978 and return to power of President Ahmed Abdallah. Comment on illustration images.
Presentation of the boutre providing the daily maritime connection between Mayotte and Anjouan. On board, two Comorian stowaways deported by the police. Commentary on factual images.
In Moroni, meeting with Saïd, who would not be able to make ends meet without the financial and material support of his brothers and sisters living in France.
In Grande Comore, capital island of the Comoros archipelago, meeting with two young girls who want to study abroad to escape the catastrophic situation of the country and avoid an arranged marriage.