Valley of a Thousand Hills (2022) - full transcript

Ouch!

It is every parents
wish for their daughter

to arrive to this day…

a day when they come of age.

Great ancestors.

Here's your daughter, Nosipho.

Today is a big day, it's
her coming of age ceremony.

Please be with her as she starts
her journey into womanhood.

My girl,

this is your gift
for good behavior.

I trust that our ancestors



will be with you on this
journey of finding a husband.

Great ancestors!

My mom passed away

-when I was 12 years old

Her passing
devastated my father.

My father is also a
headman of our village.

He commands respect.

He is a shrewd man
feared by everyone…

but deep down
inside, he's gentle.

He is my father and I love him.

Well done,

there's still hope for
our girls in this village.

What a beautiful
ceremony it was.

The event was so nice.



Gentlemen, it was a pleasure.

I have to take my leave now.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

- Keep well.
- Thank you.

Thank you so much

If I had known that I'd be
arriving on your birthday…

I would have brought
you a great gift.

Where have you been? We
haven’t seen you for ages.

Happy birthday.

Thank you very much.

You have grown.

You've grown into such
a beautiful woman.

I see that you've
bought a machine.

Of course. Don't you
want to go for a spin?

I'm sure

your parents want
a lift back home.

Oh my goodness.

Hello, Thenjiwe.

I didn't see you there.

I enjoyed watching you
dance in the field.

- When did you learn to dance like that?
- Hey, Mr Casanova.

Enough with the
compliments already.

- Please leave us.
- What's with you?

- Are you now her spokesperson?
- Oh, stop it.

- Bye-bye. Go.
- I'll see you.

Stop it.

Mr Casanova?

He's such a nuisance.

Can we go now?

Now?

Or don't you want your gift?

But…

Take this.

Please take it inside.

Gosh. We'll be back
before he knows it.

Let's go.

Tell me…

does your brother always
have to come in a new car?

Vika is a Lieutenant now…

and he wants everyone to
see that he has money.

He left the village how long ago?
More than three years, I guess?

Yes.

Five years now.

But he is such a show off.

He's an attention seeker.

And he's not married yet?

Come on.

Vika, my brother
getting married?

-Say you’re joking.

That's the day pigs will fly.

It would rain cats and dogs.

- Come on.
- That will never happen.

Serious.

Gosh.

Why are we even talking about
my boring brother anyway?

Because he's as
boring as his sister.

- I'm boring?
- Yes, you are.

Why are we here?

Look there?

An unfinished house, Thenjiwe?

-Come.

Hang on…

I thought I’d be done
before your birthday, but…

it came too quick.

What do you think?

This is your gift.

So all this time you've
been disappearing,

you've been busy
with this house?

And you thought I
was cheating on you.

- No, I didn't.
- Yes, you did. You were mad at me.

It has always been your wish for
us to have a place of our own…

far from the world…

by the river.

- But I didn’t think…
- I’d do it?

Yes.

Uh-uh.

No.

This is crazy.

What will people say?

What will they say?

You mean your father?

Nosipho, your father has
given you the dagger…

and you’re now free
from all his rules.

Can't you see?

This is what you've
always wanted.

I'm not prepared for
us to hide forever.

This will send my father
to an early grave.

You can't let your father

- control your entire life.
- My father is nothing like yours.

You're an adult now.

You must make your
own decisions.

You're about to start
work at a school soon.

You're not dependent
on your father.

This is your house too.

It's great to see a
new face around here.

I hope you will continue to stay
even after your internship ends.

Let me show you
to your classroom.

You know… things
haven't changed much.

I can't believe

that I'll work at a school
where I first met Thenjiwe.

Your name? Please
give me your number.

Just your number, baby.

- Hey stop that nonsense. What's with you?
- Geez!

Are you alright?

I'm looking for Grade ten B.

Let me take you.

Don’t mind those boys.

They're crazy.

But I will take care of you now.

They will never
mess with you again.

Hey!

Settle down and listen.

This is Ms Mpanza.

She's the new student teacher.

She'll be taking this class
for the rest of the year.

So, I hope…

you will treat her well. Okay?

Yes, sir!

Thank you.

Good morning, class.

Good morning, Miss.

My name is Ms Mpanza.

What happened here, dad?

They must have broken the fence

while fighting or escaping.

Let me try.

Ok. I have got it.

No man!

I need to buy new wire
mesh when I get paid.

Now listen my child…

we have to find a
way to mend it today.

You know your mother,
she'll freak out…

if she finds out we
let these goats escape.

Don’t worry dad,
they won't go out.

They're conditioned to think
that they're trapped in there.

- Let me have my cup.
- There you go.

I will try again later.

Yes.

Yah.

Gosh…

Are you on your way already?

As you can see, my
bags are packed.

I thought you’d stay a while.

Why are you leaving so quickly?

No way.

Your father and I
under the same roof?

No way.

I love my peace.

I don't want to be
stripped of my freedom.

Are you saying I'm in prison?

Listen, enough
about prison talk.

I have a question.

Who was the boy you and
Thenjiwe went to yesterday?

What boy?

Don’t deny it.

I saw you and
Thenjiwe sneaking out.

And now?

Your father asked for you.

And you know who
covered for you? I did.

That's why you're my favorite
aunt in the whole world.

Listen.

You don’t have any other
aunt besides this one.

None.

Let's go back to that matter.

I want to know what's going on.

Wait…

Could it be that Thenjiwe

is trying to hook you
up with her brother?

Aunty, didn't you say

-you left your windows
open back home?

-Maybe you don't have
a fridge anymore.

Quickly go and check, Aunty.

I'm watching you.

You think I'm clueless
like your father.

- Bye, bye.
- I'm too clever. I want the news.

- I see you.
- Bye-bye, Aunty.

-I'll come back for that news.

I'm watching you.

You will tell me, I'll be back.

You will tell me.

Oh, Aunty…

- Father.
- Yes?

Er…

How about Aunty Kitty
comes and stays with you?

I mean, she lives alone.

I'm thinking of
moving closer to work.

I think you will need someone
to help you around the house.

Nosipho.

Yes father.

You’re an adult now…

it's time you thought
about your future,

about a husband.

A husband?

No…

I don’t want a husband. I don't.

You want to be like your aunt…

who has no direction in life?

No. No.

I won't allow my reputation
to be tarnished like that.

I was just saying.

Get out, I want to sleep.

A bomb exploded in my hands.

I was just thinking, Thenjiwe.

Didn't you turn turn
21 few years ago?

-Yes? So?

I must have missed your
coming of age ceremony.

Son…

I'm glad you’re home.

Everything will
run smoothly now.

What is it?

- Is there a problem?
- No.

I agree with you that Thenjiwe
must have a coming of age ceremony.

- Of course.
- But people have started talking.

Started talking?

I have told dad that I
don't want the ceremony.

I don't see the
need to waste money.

Come on.

Are you not worried about
what people will think?

That I'm not a virgin?

Uh-huh.

And how would you get
married if you don’t do it?

Ahem!

I'm going to check the fence
so that the goats don’t escape.

Did you fix it?

I am fixing it.

Goats are our livelihood.

Hey.

Come and give me a kiss.

Mr. Gumede complained that his
paint wasn't delivered yesterday.

That's not the only job I do.

- Boys!
- Yes Boss.

Take that paint and
load it into the van.

Didn't I tell you that I
have my own business now?

Soon I will not be delivering
for your arrogant boss.

Pity, being a delivery
boy suits you.

Maybe you should stick to it.

I sell building material.

I heard you’re building a house.

I could sell it to you cheap.

I will be rich soon…

and I will go and add cows
to your father's kraal.

My dad will never accept
cows from an idiot like you.

Please leave, I'm busy. Hey!

I'm watching you.

Where did you find that flower?

- It's beautiful.
- No, get rid of it.

That thing is poisonous.

- Such a beautiful flower. Poisonous?
- I'm telling you.

My father always told Vika and
I not to go anywhere near it.

You might just
find yourself dead…

if it finds a way
into your mouth.

Nosipho.

- I'm just playing.
- You like to play.

- I was playing.
- You can't play with that.

You’re so boring.

Argh.

So boring.

Come.

Imagine if you died.

After all the
plans we have made?

I would eat it as
well and die with you.

Oh so sweet. So, so sweet.

Stop it.

You though…

You see up there?

Where?

Look up there.

Do you see the moon?

There's a woman inside it.

She has a baby on her back…

and in her hand is a hoe.

And she's carrying
wood on her head.

Uh-huh.

That's a stupid tale.

There's no woman in that moon.

The way you act so
casual about everything.

Tut.

Oh no!

I should be home.

What?

My father is waiting for
me, I haven't even cooked.

What?

Wait.

What?

- Just this one thing.
- What?

Please think about coming
and staying here with me.

I built this house for you.

Thenjiwe…

I have to go. Bye-bye.

-Father, supper is ready.

What time is it?

It was a hectic
day at work today…

that's why I was late.

Get this out of here.

I don’t want it.

Are you still here?

I said take this
food. I don’t want it.

You must talk to your brother.

He will listen to you.

Have you told your father
that this will never happen?

Come on, Nosipho!

He can't marry you
off just like that…

let alone to my brother.

You must tell him.

But you must also talk to Vika.

Sure, I will talk to Vika…

but you must play your part too.

Right after the house is finished,
we'll move in together, right?

- Right, Nosipho?
- Yes.

I even told my father that
I don't want to get married.

And what did he say?

He thought that it was a joke.

Nosipho, you have to tell him!

I'm not ready, Thenjiwe.

Things are fine the way
they are between you and I.

It can't stay like this forever.

Something's got to give.

I promise.

We will come up
with a better plan.

Everything will be fine.

You owe me for making
me cook for your father.

You know that he
doesn't like my stew.

Nosipho.

I'm not ignoring what you've
just said about your father.

I don’t agree with what your
father is planning for you.

You know, Aunty…

the plans I have for my life
don't involve a man at all.

Please talk to him,
he'll listen to you.

Nosipho…

you know how pig-headed
your father is.

He never takes
advice from anyone.

But let's try, Aunty. Please.

I beg you, please talk to him.

He might just listen to you.

Don’t give me that look.

I will try, okay?

I will try to talk to him.

Goodness.

-Tell me…

how did you come
to that decision?

Are you even ready for this?

Come on, Bhungane.

Do not speak as if you
don't know what mom is like.

Vika is ready to settle down.

The letter has already been
sent to the Mpanza family…

and they have
agreed on the date.

All this boy knows…

is to blow money on himself…

buy expensive cars…

and buy alcohol because
he wants to show off.

The same alcohol you drink?

You see those cows?

They are mine. If he wants
them, he must get his own.

Son,

the cows in this
family are yours too.

You have every right to
use them to take a wife.

Oh.

A family meeting?

Mmm!

So, I wasn't invited?

Or you didn't want me to know that
you're sending cows to Nosipho's family.

What does that have
to do with you?

Don't worry Ma, I know it
has nothing to do with me.

Why would it, when your
favorite son is getting married?

Goodness me.

Tell me…

what's going on
between you and Ma?

Ever since I got here, I can tell
that you two are not getting on.

What's going on?

- Ma likes to control everyone.
- Stop it, Thenjiwe.

That can't be it.

Why are you marrying Nosipho?

- Huh?
- It was Ma's plan, right?

Come on.

Nosipho's your friend.

You went to the same school,

you should be happy she's
marrying your brother.

What's the problem?

There are plenty of girls here,
why would you choose Nosipho?

Wait, is there something
I need to know about her?

I'm just asking because every time I
talk about Nosipho you act strangely.

You've been acting weird
ever since I got here.

Every time I mention
Nosipho you attack me.

Is she dying?

- Is she sick?
- What?

Oh, there's a man.

- No.
- Then tell me what it is.

Don’t make me beg. Spill it.

What's going on?

Don't worry, there's no guy in this
village who even comes close to me.

They are no match to me.

- You're full of yourself.
- You know I'm right.

You know that.

Nosipho will get married
into that family…

and that's the end of it.

My brother, this is not right.

Oh! Do you want what happened
to me to happen to her too?

Hey! Don't compare
yourself with Nosipho.

You left your marriage to go
galivanting in Johannesburg.

Brother, you're so
quick to forget.

It was dad who forced
me into that marriage!

It's tradition!

Whose tradition, brother?

You always say it's tradition,
but whose tradition is it?

You and dad

forced me into a marriage
I never asked for.

You married me off to
that disgusting man!

Hey! Hey, hey!

No woman will tell me how to
raise my child! You hear me?

You hear me?

My brother…

I beg of you.

Don’t do this.

I beg you brother.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I know how hard this is to you.

What do we do now?

Let's leave this
place, Thenjiwe.

Apparently, people in the cities

live their lives
as they see fit.

I will be with you every day,
and we can live our lives.

What about your new job?

It's just an internship.

I can still find a new
job wherever we go.

Maybe after a year or so,

they'd have forgotten
about me and Vika…

and we'll find this
house waiting for us.

- You know what?
- Yes?

Let's forget about this house.

All that matters
is being with you.

It doesn't matter where we go.

Come here.

-Argh man.

Thank you.

Tomorrow, your
family is coming home

to pay lobola.

I can't be there, Thenjiwe.

Then it's obvious that
we're leaving tonight.

Yes, it has to be tonight.

Are you sure about this?

- Your father is sick.
- I am sure, Thenjiwe.

If he can marry me off…

Do you see over those hills?

There's a life waiting for us.

But your father…

- I mean...
- My aunt is there.

She will take care of him.

She wants me to be happy.

Okay then.

In that case…

The Durban beach
is waiting for us.

There's something I want
us to do before we go.

Your aunt is a bad
example to you.

As the daughter of a headman,

there's a certain way
you should behave.

I know you read the
letter from the Radebes.

Father, please.

He's a good man…

and he comes from a
respectable family.

They will treat you well.

Huh?

What's going on here?

Thenjiwe.

I'm leaving, dad.

So, you were not going to say
anything to me or your mom?

She'll be very happy.

Don’t talk like that.

You know it's true.

Where will you go?

I'm going to Durban.

Bye dad.

Thenjiwe.

I hope one day…

you'll find it in your
heart to forgive me.

Your daughter…

Nosipho.

Father.

Why aren't you asleep?

Is everything okay?

Who cooked?

It must have been your aunt

because the food was so spicy.

I'm sorry, should I
get you something?

No, don't worry, my girl.

I have already taken my pills.

Go to your room.

It's your big day tomorrow,
your groom is coming.

Go and rest.

- Father.
- Hm?

When I leave, please
let Aunty Kitty come

and take care of you.

Nosipho.

How many times must I tell you
that I can't live with your aunt?

I told you that I'm fine.

Go to your room.

Okay.

- Nosipho.
- Yes, Father?

Sit here.

If that will put
you at ease, fine…

I will ask your aunt to move in.

But I must now put up
with her terrible food.

That disgusting soup
she always makes…

-Come on, father.

Don’t be like that.

Go to bed.

I'm sorry, I thought
you were someone else.

I have raised my daughter well.

She will never let you down.

Oh, here comes my son-in-law.

Welcome to the family.

Thank you sir.

- Yes.
- Oh.

Tell me…

Your father tells me that you will
be going back to Pretoria soon.

Yes sir.

Then the wedding
must happen soon.

I hear you sir.

May I come in?

Good afternoon.

So now you just walk
into my kitchen anyhow?

Let's give them some space.

I was with your father outside.

He looks happy.

He told me that
everything went well.

Nosipho don’t be shy around me.

You and I will be married soon.

Who said I was shy?

It's okay to be nervous…

I am too.

I don’t know what you’re
rambling on about.

Don’t do this.

Don’t act as if we're strangers.

We practically grew up together.

Have you ever asked yourself
if I wanted to marry you?

I might be in love
with someone else.

What's so funny?

Nosipho, don't make
this difficult.

I have always liked you.

That's news to me,
I didn't know that.

You know…

if you and I were to have kids…

they would be beautiful.

- You just don’t understand.
- What don’t I understand?

I don’t want all this.

It's my father who
wants this, not me.

You will enjoy
being married to me.

- Hello Mo?
- Ma'am.

I'm looking for
Thenjiwe, is she here?

She resigned.

- Oh.
- Didn't she tell you?

No. Thank you.

Fine.

Thenji!

Thenji!

Thenjiwe.

Thenjiwe, where are you?

Tsk-tsk.

I don't approve of
a wife who drinks.

But…

how about we go to my place

to finish off these drinks?

Leave me alone!

Or else what?

Your breath stinks.

Guys…

watch out for this one, she will
snatch your girlfriends from you.

One night with me…

and you will never look back.

I thought you were
taking me home.

Let's stop by here first.

And just spend
some time together…

and get to know each other
better before we get married.

Don't you want to
stretch your legs a bit?

No, I'm fine.

I was talking to your father…

- about the wedding arrangements.
- Oh.

Why would you talk to my
father about our wedding?

Who are you marrying?

Your father knows what he wants…

and I respect him.

A lot.

-Nosipho, you don't
have to worry…

my family loves you.

A lot.

Your family?

What about you?

There's something important
I'd like us to discuss.

After the wedding…

I can't take you with me.

You’d have to stay
with my family.

But…

I will come and see
you from time to time…

unless I get sent on a faraway
mission, then that will be a problem.

But I promise…

I will be back.

I hope you don't have a problem.

Wait.

So, we're going to get married
and after that you will leave?

I want to take you with me…

- but the bedrooms there...
- No, don't worry.

I don't have a
problem, you can go.

I will stay.

- Uh?
- Yes.

I don’t have the
slightest problem.

This can actually work.

Hang on. What are you saying?

You mean to tell me this
doesn't bother you one bit?

- Not at all.
- Wow.

Thenji.

Thenji.

Thenjiwe.

Please listen, I have
something to say.

I had already packed my
bags, it's just that...

Don’t you dare!

You suggested we leave, not me.

I know, but all this
is not easy for me.

I'm not like you.

Excuse me, I have
a house to build.

Thenjiwe, please listen.

Maybe I have a better plan.

How do I believe anything
that comes out of your mouth?

I've been such a fool.

I quit my job.

I waited for you.
Thinking you’d show up.

While you were busy planning
a wedding with my brother!

Thenjiwe, would you
please listen to me?

My plan might just work.

Vika is going back to Pretoria
in a few weeks from now.

Vika is my brother,
I know all that. So?

That means I will
move into your home…

marry him, he will leave

then you and I will be together.
This work for us, can't you see?

I'm not listening
to this crazy talk.

Okay, I may be crazy…

but it will work for us.

Not me.

Thenjiwe, my father is a
respectable man in the community.

And as his daughter I have
an obligation to fulfil.

You know what?

Go on and please everyone
else, but yourself.

As for me…

don't involve me in this.

Thenjiwe. Thenjiwe.

Thenjiwe, I need you.

You know, Aunty…

I know you didn't want to
come and stay with dad.

I'm only doing this for
you and your mother.

Oh Lord, may her
soul rest in peace.

I still maintain, Nosipho…

this is the biggest
mistake of your life.

Don’t pull so hard, Aunty.

I'm trying to knock some sense,
into this senseless brain of yours.

You know, Aunty…

I don't think my marriage
will turn out as bad as yours.

That was a mess.

Let me ask you a
simple question…

are you even in love?

There you go.

But this thing…

this thing will work for us.

It will work.

Hang on.

It will work for who?

Don’t mind me, I
was just saying.

We are watching.

I know I said I don't
wish to be married…

But this is different.

Thenjiwe and I will
be together forever.

That I'm sure about.

I am the man here

that is why you are holding me.

You will get hurt.

You will get hurt, look
where you are going.

You can't tell me that.

Bride, we've brought
your husband.

Boys I'm am your king,

you do as I say.

- I'm the man.
- Vika, you're the man.

Bride, bride!

Move, move!

Wow! Who is this?

See how pretty she is?

Can you see her?

Whoa, whoa.

Thank you, guys.

You see now, I'm in my house.

Where is my bride?

Where are you my bride?

My Bride?

I'm the man…

there is no one like me.

No matter what people say.

She said…

Shouldn't you be
with your husband?

He's fast asleep.

- Can I come with you?
- What?

To your room.

What are you doing?

Thenjiwe,

hit me, do whatever you
like. I know I'm stupid

but I did all this for us.

So you think sneaking around
like children will help?

I can't do this.

These are people's lives
you're messing with.

Come.

- How do I touch you after...
- No…

Vika and I haven't
done anything.

And…

I told you, you'd be my first.

- No, hey!
- Goodness. Hey, come back.

Hey!

Another small one.

Oh no.

Thenjiwe.

Thenjiwe, have you seen my wife?

Well, this has
cleared things up.

What's going on here?

What's going on here?
Take your wife and go,

I want to talk to Thenjiwe.

Not before you tell me exactly…

what's going on here?

I'll tell you what's going on.

- Nosipho and I are...
- Hey, shut up!

Nosipho and I are in love.

We've been dating way before
you came into the picture.

You're lying!

Oh really?

Why not ask your wife?

Nosipho.

Nosipho.

I'm married now.

Mm.

Really, Nosipho?

Where are you going?

This is all your fault.

How long have I been telling
you that you're demon-possessed.

- Mom, I'm not demon-possessed.
- You have to get exorcised.

Son…

Mom, why didn't you tell me
about this all this time?

- I was still trying to fix it.
- You were trying?

- I was...
- You telling me, you were still trying?

They fornicate in front of you and all
you can say is that you were trying?

Huh?

Hey you.

Did Thenjiwe make you do this?

Is it Thenjiwe?

So after all this,
what will you do?

Get up and go fix this
with your husband…

before it gets to your father.

Now listen here.

I won't let you

disgrace this family.

Are we clear?

Get up and go to your husband
so you can fix all this.

Goodness!

I don't owe your
father anything.

If you bleed…

don't let it scare you…

that happens when you sleep
with a man for the first time.

Now tell me…

how long have you
known about this?

It was when we received
threats against the family.

They threatened to burn down our
house and chase us out of here.

What?

Yes.

You forced me into this marriage
knowing very well what was going on.

No, son.

I didn't know that Thenjiwe had
involved this child in this.

In fact, Thenjiwe is
demon-possessed, she's-

Zodwa! Zodwa!

The way Thenjiwe behaves…

clearly indicates she
is possessed by demons.

She should be taken to
traditional healers for treatment.

Otherwise we're all going to
be crucified because of her.

So what are you waiting for?

For people to attack us
before you do something?

My daughter's just different.

You hear that?

I'm regarded as
crazy by this family…

when I say her demons
must be dealt with

by traditional healers…

What are you doing as a family?

None of you are supporting me.

Forgive me dad,

but in this,

- I stand with mom.
- Exactly.

I'll put an end to all this.

Exactly.

-Hey you, what are you up to?

- Are you crazy, Thenjiwe?
- I'm leaving.

She's yours, you can have her.

Hey, hey! You will not
talk to me like that.

Who the hell do
you think you are?

You don't need to
worry about me.

I'm done with this
family anyway.

Too bad…

you'll always be a part of this
family, whether you like it or not.

You can go, just know whatever
you do comes back to me.

Are we clear?

- Why is everything always about you?
- You will go

and rid yourself of demons.

And what if I refuse to do it?

You'll shoot me?

Huh?

Vika, if you paid attention you'd
know that I've never liked boys.

All you care about is yourself.

I've made a decision
to leave this family.

- I will never embarrass you again.
- You already have.

Right now we're the laughing
stock, all because of you.

Thenjiwe, you will go and
seek help, are we clear?

- Walk.
- Yes, I'm walking.

You're just wasting time, I don't
know why you're resisting, come.

- I can walk by myself.
- Walk, walk. Come. Get in.

- Thenjiwe! Thenjiwe!
- Hey, where are you going?

- Thenjiwe! Thenjiwe!
- Hey, where are you going?

Ah, she's gone.

We did this for
Thenjiwe's own good.

It will help her in the end.

Don't allow her
to influence you…

into being like her.

Unless you want to be like her.

Huh?

From now on,

you will behave like…

a married woman.

- Makhosi!
- Makhosi.

Please wear this
around your waist.

Pants and shoes are
not allowed in here.

Please kneel so
we can go inside.

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Thokoza, Gogo!

Nosipho?

This is not the
way I raised her.

My son, maybe we got
worried too soon.

She probably went
to her friends.

Let's go home, maybe she's back.

- It's not your fault, sir.
- Yes.

My mom is right…

maybe we're just
worried for nothing.

- Exactly.
- She'll come back.

Yes.

Sorry for worrying
you with this.

Keep well.

Don't say a word.

Why?

Are you afraid I'll ask if
Nosipho left her marriage?

I said, shut...

-What is it?

- What's happening?
- Hurry, get my pills.

-Oh.

Hey, Nosipho…

thank you for coming back.

Where were you all this time?

Does your father
know about all this?

Nosipho…

I'm sorry.

Our marriage shouldn't have
started the way it did.

It's just that I was…

shocked…

and angry.

I hope you'll also realize why…

I did what I did.

We sleep on grass mats here.

You will sleep on that
side, and I will sleep here.

You're so quiet.

How long have you lived here?

I've been here for
eleven months now.

Eleven is my favorite number.

Really? Me too.

You've been here
for a while, hey.

So when do you graduate?

My family's trying to come up
with the money for the ceremony.

I shouldn't be here.

There must be a reason why
your family brought you here.

What happened?

Did you have unusual dreams?

Or…

maybe an illness you endured.

Gobela is the one who
will diagnose you…

with the help of your ancestors.

After that you'll know
whether you're staying or not.

Or if maybe you just need
to perform a minor ritual.

You don't choose to be here,

your ancestors choose your path.

Thenjiwe, Thenjiwe.

Get dressed, Gobela
wants to see you.

-Makhosi.

-Makhosi!

-Makhosi!

-Makhosi!

-Makhosi!

-Makhosi!

-Makhosi

Your spirit is heavy.

My spirit refuses to
connect with yours.

Take your child and go home.

- What?
- There's nothing I can help you with.

My goodness!

I paid for her treatment,

now you want me
to take her home?

What you believe about
your child is not true.

She has no ancestral calling,

nor is she possessed by demons.

Then what do you call
this lifestyle of hers?

The way she behaves,
what do you call it?

The moment I stepped
inside this hut,

I could sense that
you're a fraud.

You're a fake sangoma.

You don't know
what you're doing.

Then you're welcome to go

and consult other
traditional healers.

Say no more.

Listen here my child…

let's go.

Get up and let's go.

Here we are dealing
with a fake sangoma.

Let's go to a real sangoma,
who went to initiation school…

and not be made a
fool of by this crook.

Get up, let's go.

If you don't follow me now,

don't ever set your
foot in my house again.

We're being crooked here.

She's taken all my money
now she's chasing me out.

Such a crook.

You know…

some people belittle us…

Whoever it was that poisoned
her mind with a belief that…

if you have feelings for someone of
the same gender, you are possessed.

I swear on my ancestors,

all of them combined.

I never want to see that
woman in this yard again.

I don't like that woman who
just walked out of that door.

I don't need her here.

But my girl,

if you wish to
continue to stay here…

you may stay.

Your mother has already
paid for you to stay here.

But like I said…

I won't lie to you

and say I can help you…

because you haven't been
bewitched, nor are you ill.

You were born this way.

Where have you been?

I went to get some fresh air.

I can see it helped.

Nosipho,

I want us to try again.

If you would allow me.

I will sleep in
Thenjiwe's room tonight.

And I don't hate you, Vika.

I don't care about everything
you've done to me, I'm fine.

To answer your question…

Thenjiwe didn't force me,
she and I are in love.

As I walk out of that gate…

I will look for her so
that we can fix things.

-Keep well.

What!

Hey, please sit properly,

like school children.

It's time to spruce
up this classroom,

so pick up all these
papers. Are we clear?

- Yes!
- Are we clear?

Yes!

- How are you?
- Makhosi.

- Fine, thanks and you?
- I'm fine, thanks.

Is Thenjiwe here?

Yes, she's here.
I'll take you to her.

Please.

- Okay, please follow me.
- Okay.

I don't live at your home anymore
and I've broken up with Vika.

Congratulations.

Are you okay Are you
happy living here?

Yes, I'm great.

I'm ready,

let's go

and build our home together.

The house was a gift to
you. You can keep it.

Come on, Thenjiwe.

What do you want
me to say, Nosipho?

After what we had…

and what you did.

You just threw it all away.

Maybe my coming here
wasn't a good idea.

Maybe you're right.

Who called you anyway?

Father, I've decided
to divorce Vika.

I didn't want this
marriage to begin with.

Besides, I'm in love
with someone else.

We've been together
for a long time.

And she happens to be a woman.

My happiness is with Thenjiwe.

Father!

Am I dreaming?

Thenjiwe.

Thank you…

for coming back to me.

Gents, load everything
into the car.

- It's Zenzele.
- Shh…

Load everything.

-Ha!

Look what I just walked in on.

You came to steal out
stuff Zenzele. Huh?

Gents, this is a party
but we weren't invited.

Let's go

before any more damage is done.

- This is a bonus.
- Oh, man!

You want to be the
only one who has fun.

We'll all take turns.

-Piss off, we don't take turns.

Hold her tight, Make her
see how you treat girls.

This was not part of the plan.

You're right Thenjiwe,

the colour suits us.

Do you see that this house is
exactly what we wanted it to be?

Let's go inside.

Imagine if you died.

After all the
plans we have made?

I would eat it as
well and die with you.

-Oh so sweet. So so sweet.

-Stop it.

You though…

You see up there?

- Where?
- Look up there.

Do you see the moon?

Subtitle translation
by: Sphesihle Nkosi