00:00 Located in East Africa, between Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south, Tanzania is separated to the west from the Democratic Republic of Congo by the longest freshwater lake in the world, Tanganyika . A natural gem as there are few on the planet.

04:44 But, for the inhabitants of the region, reaching their landlocked villages on the southern shores of the lake is always a trying adventure. To get around, the population has only two options: support the rutted track aboard an old pick-up or resign themselves to three days of navigation on an outdated freighter, the Liemba. In both cases, it is better not to be in a hurry. Because the unexpected and the danger are part of the journey.
09:30 On board the car, passengers must put their lives in the hands of Moham the taxi brousse.
11:21 In Tanzania, witchcraft is very present in the villages
13:25 The albino children of this refuge are targets for witches and their believers
16:30 If in Tanzania the rain is a blessing, for the drivers it is a curse
19:15 On the Liemba, passengers piled up argue over anything and everything
26:00 Tanganyika is the largest reserve of fresh water and fish in Africa, this region is hardly subject to human destruction.
30:46 Taxi passengers start complaining about travel time
33:40 An acrobatic craft
38:33 Despite the lack of gas, Moham manages to restart his old pickup
40:45 According to legend, a whale hides in the waters of Lake Tanganyika
46:26 As soon as the trip is over, the passengers have to start working again.

The camera follows traders who try to get to the market and find themselves bogged down, as often, due to the torrential rains. The situation is no better on the old tub where passengers pile up in the crowded holds at the risk of capsizing it. Despite his experience, the captain finds it difficult to maintain calm...