Yes, this is a devastating story set on the Cape flats and involving violence, but before you put your blinkers back on, let me say this: it’s much more than a socio-political statement. What this film is about is a mother’s enduring love and unwavering dedication to her son in the face of adverse poverty and pain.Superbly portrayed by veteran South African actress Denise Newman, Shirley Adams’ world is shattered when her son is permanently disabled by a bullet to the spine. In an attempt to keep him alive, she uses what little she has and is forced to make ends meet by whatever means she can. It is purely her altered relationship with her son that keeps her alive. This is a stunning piece of drama that will make you want to weep, but its power will also inspire you.
Rating: 4 outta 5.
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