2024 | South Africa | Fiction

Shap Shap

  • English, Tswana English 10 mins
  • Director | Kgomotso Sekhu
  • Writer | Kgomotso Sekhu
  • Producer | Anne Morare

STATUS: Released

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After surviving multiple attempts on his life in a dangerous village, 13-year-old Mmusi sets out to find his father in the township but is taken in by a strict Jehovah’s Witness. Homeless and judged by society, he struggles to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. On his journey to reunite with his mother in Johannesburg, Mmusi faces discrimination but discovers hope and strength through unexpected friendships. Just as his life begins to improve, he receives a scholarship to go to the United States, but without a fixed address, his future remains uncertain.

Youth Resilience Homelessness Search for Belonging Unexpected Friendships Overcoming Adversity
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