It tells the story of a nine years old Zulu boy, who watches helplessly as his father is doused with gasoline and burned to death when the villagers descend on his family. The film follows the boy's life and his struggle of poverty, abuse, prejudice and hope in the face of death and destruction.

by NDAABA KA NGAWANE (South Africa)

Sbo Da Poet plays Khaba Mkhize


2012 | 15th ZIFF - Festival of the Dhow Countries 2012 | Zanzibar, Tanzania | 07/07 > 07/15/2012
* Golden Dhow Award (BEST FEATURE FILM)
* Award of THE BEST FEMALE ACTOR: THULI KHULAMELO, NOMFUNDO DUNAZANA, REONA NGIBA
* OUSMANE SEMBENE FILMS FOR DEVELOPMENT AWARD
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