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Next.

Afternoon, sir.

Nongena, Eunice's file, please.

Thank you.

Poppie?

Yes, sir.

You have to go.

Excuse me, sir?

You have to go. I can't give you another extension.

But you always give me

And that's over now

Take this to the township office.

They told me to come here.

I can't do anything they need to help you.

You've got seven days to leave Cape Town

Why do you put this heavy load on my shoulders?

It's the law.

Next

Thank you, sister.

And now, Poppie? Are you going away?

What can I do? I can't break the law with my hands

There we go.

Chrissie.

Lunch is ready

Sit down, sweetheart

Antoinette!

We going to eat or not?

Yes, yes.

Chrissie, did you wash your hands?

Yes.

Jan.

Give me your hand

We thank You, Almighty God, for all the gifts we receive from Your bounty

I'll get it.

Poppie, there's telephone for you.

The sweet potatoes...

Hurry, it's your mother.

Don't be long.

You know how my husband gets on a Sunday..

Yes, madam.

Mama, what's wrong?

Are the children breaking and burning again?

And mine? Are you keeping them inside?

Do you have food?

I'll bring, Mama.

I'll make a plan.

Not good.

I didn't get a permit, but...

Mama?

Hello?

Mama?

Mommy, the food was delicious.

Come in.

Can I clear the table, madam?

Yes, we're done

Thank you, it was wonderful

Can I go play outside?

I'll call you for dessert

Thank you

Just take this away, please.

Poppie, your sweet potatoes were delicious.

You have to teach me how to make them.

Mom, let her clear the table

It's an old West Coast recipe I'll give it to you..

Poppie lived in Lambert's Bay, Mom

actually grew up in Upington

So that's where. you learned our language?

My family is Xhosa but we prefer Afrikaans

You're adorable

want to steal you and take you with me.

To do what with?

You don't have a kitchen at the retirement home.

Come, we'll fetch the rest later.

Miss anything?

Not really

Just some dull stories about the life of a housemaid

What did your mother say?

They don't go outside. But I still worry.

If something happens they won't be able to run away.

Are you getting any sleep?

Not really.

Do you want to go home tonight?

I'm only off tomorrow.

Doesn't matter. Get to your family.

- Are you sure, madam? - Dead sure.

Go pack your things.

I'll take you to the station.

Thank you, Madam.

Yes, Chrisiwe..

Mama says she's ready to go

I'm coming.

You going away?

Just for a day

Who's that?

My children.

What are their names?

Bonisile

Thandi.

And this is Weekend.

How old are they?

He's 17.

She's 15.

And he's 10.

Let's go. Your mommy's waiting

Who's that lady?

The Mother of God Do you know her name?

Yes.

What's her name?

Mary.

Well done. Let's go

All good.

Thank you, sir.

Sister.

If you have wine, throw it away.

I don't drink, why?

The Comrades banned all alcohol.

Who are these " Comrades "?

That's what the school children call themselves now.

Sister, you all right?

Yes, uncle.

You all right?

Everyone okay?

Sorry, people.

We can't go any further.

A stone now, a bomb later.

Come on. Everybody off.

Sister.

The taxis are around the corner.

I have to go through there. My house is that way.

Go well.

Thank you.

Afternoon

Hello.

Hello, Mama

What are you doing here?

Let me catch my breath before you yell...

I told you no one drives to here

Why are the children. breaking the busses?

They don't tell us anything

What's that?

Some food.

Where's Bonisile?

In the backyard

And the rest?

At Makhulu's

Again!

How many times must I say it? I don't want them at Makhulu

Poppie, wait.

Makhulu.

I've gone to the hospital many times, but they can't help me..

Try my medicine and you'll see

You'll see.

My children must come home now.

Yes, Weekend.

Go home.

Go.

You too, Thandi.

- But. - I'm not asking

You coming or staying, Stone?

Coming

Thank you.

Thank you, Makhulu.

Go well

I've told you many times..

Thandi has the calling

Makhulu, don't say those things.

It's in the blood

If it must be, it will be

Not under my roof.

Listen to that barking.

I'm no one's dog.

The doctors told you to rest You want to go back to hospital?

They can't help. so I'm trying the traditional way.

- And the children? - They like her.

I don't want demons near my family. I'm a church woman..

So is the old lady.

She believes in God and ancestors. That's her religion.

But not mine.

How are the exams going?

We study, Mama..

But we can't write..

Why not?

Schools are closed..

But it's almost Christmas

The school's surrounded by police. There's a raid every day.

And the school year?

We won't finish. We're in a revolution.

You're siding with them. Are you a Comrade now?

I'm not with them But I'm not against them

What they're doing is not wrong.

Not wrong?

The busses are broken, houses are burning and schools are closed.

Poppie, leave it.

Won't. Riots are not God's way.

Whose then?

Satan!

Enough, Poppie.

Don't interfere. I'm their mother.

But while you work sleep-in, I look after them..

Leave them alone.

Does she think it's my choice that I'm never here?

It's because you scolded them.

I don't scold

When you come home, you always pick fights.

I don't like what's going on in the township.

Me neither.

But something in my heart Says, 'at last'..

I push it down but it comes back up again..

At last.

I didn't get an extension.

Try the township office.

They never say yes.

Try at least.

Stone, I'm worried.

You always worry. Then they always give it to you.

Let's go in.. You'll catch your death out here.

Who's there?

Open up.

I wonder why you chased us...

Uncle Plank.

The Comrades will kill you.

Where did you get alcohol? Who gave you beer?

- Who gave you... - Don't talk to your uncle that way.

He's drunk, Mama!

He's a drunk! But he's still your elder.

Don't be naughty.

Hello, my sister.

Brother Plank.

I've got one for you.

One for you.

And a kiss for Mama

Hello, dearest Mama.

Mama.

Don't kiss me with that beer breath

You've been drinking all day with migrant workers..

God, Ma.

Those white Scarves tell me:'You're no Xhosa, you're a Zulu'.

I'm too good a dancer to be a Xhosa..

They say:'Go look for your pa

Then look for him until you find him.

You don't believe me?

Wonder why you chased us out

Stop that.

If the Comrades hear you're drunk they'll beat you up..

Who, me?

Hey Comrades.

Comrades!

Hey!

I'll kick the shit out of all of you.

Brother Plank

Come and sit I'll dish up for you.

Oh, my sis.

My dearest sister.

The only person that loves me..

Just the way I am.

Be quiet, now It's time for bed.

Bedtime?

Can I pray?

No, Uncle Plank prays too long

Close your eyes.

Heavenly Father Creator of Heaven and Earth

We know You and You know us. By name.

Stone, you're mine, says the Lord...

And Poppie, you're mine..

Says the Lord..

Morning

You'll have to go.

Where?

Back to the homeland

With respect, sir I'm not from there

I was born and bred here

Please, look in my file.

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

Your husband is from the homeland

He took contract work

The office told us to get a house, he had to

Why didn't he finish?

He became ill. He went to hospital He nearly died.

I'm really sorry.

I can't give you an extension.

Why not, sir?

You have to qualify for the Cape

But I'm from the Cape

By law.

A man has to work ten years. for the same boss or his wife has to go

You need to leave Cape Town

Before Christmas

That's in four days.

Good luck.

Next.

What are you doing here?

To hear how it went.

Not good.

Poppie wait, what did they say?

I need to get to work before dark

Talk to me, please

They're sending me to the homelands

And it's final?

Yes.

Then I'm coming with.

How will we live?

From the land And the children?

- There's a school. - That goes up to standard four

We'll make it work

I don't want to

I refuse to grow old in a hut in the middle of nowhere.

Eating raw corn and raising babies.

I won't.

If you stay, they'll put you in prison

I'll just have to fix my pass. It's my only choice.

Hey, old lady

Come here.

Where are you off to?

- I work in the next street, boss. - And the flower? who died?

No one, boss.

Come. Let me see your pass.

Quickly.

Eunice Nongena. Is this you?

Yes, boss.

This her? You all look the same to me

Let's have a look, Eunice

This expires on Thursday. Today's Tuesday..

- I'm going to the pass office tomorrow... - You lying?

I'm not lying, boss.

Promise?

Promise, boss.

Okay, then.

Take it.

Take it. It's yours.

Look at where the sun is.

You're not allowed on the streets after dark.

Go to your room.

- Yes, in your room. - Now.

Quickly!

Run!

Finish up.

Antoinette.

Coming.

I'll wait in the car.

Antoinette.

Come along.

I'm coming..

Poppie.

Yes, madam?

Chrissie, bed-time's 19:30. Not a minute later..

Poppie, zip me up please.

Madam, can we talk quickly..

I can't right now. First thing in the morning

19:30

Go well.

Goodbye, my love.

What are we going to do now?

Draw.

After that you'll wash up.

Let's go.

Abraham rose early.

He gave bread. and water to Hagar

She and the child went away.

And wandered around the Desert of Beersheba..

Why?

It wasn't by choice. She was chased away.

Let me show you.

Didn't they like her?

Look here.

Look at them chasing her away.

Hagar was a slave, Chrissie

When the water was finished

Hagar laid the child under one of the bushes.

Sat some distance away and wept..

What does "wept" mean?

It's to cry.

She had to leave the child

Under a bush?

She didn't want to see the death of the child.

Then God heard the voice of the child...

And He called from heaven:

What is wrong, Hagar?

Don't be afraid

Stand up.

Take the boy.

Hold him tightly by the hand

For I will make him a great nation...

I like this story.

Me too. It's my favourite

Mine too.

Please stay with me until my parents come back.

I'm not leaving.

I'll stay right here with you.

Come in.

Morning, madam

Empty the ashtray.

Yes, madam?

Take the kids to the park. Chrissie's been under my feet all morning

will, madam. Just finishing up the washing.

You done washing these?

Yes, madam.

No, you'll have to bleach them - I have, three times

Do it again

I like my whites white

Yes, madam.

Oh, Poppie...

I had a necklace on my bedside table You haven't seen it?

No, madam.

It's got a little diamond in it...

It's very dear to me. My grandmother gave it to me.

I haven't seen it.

You sure?

I'm sure, madam

Keep an eye out

And come make me some tea

Can I go play with those kids?

Just be careful

Anyway.

I'm not saying she should scrub the tub

But why must I put my hand in her grey water?

She forget to pull the plug again?

You know what she left me in that bath today?

Her dirty disgusting panties

What's the matter with you today?

You're not yourself.

The pass office told me to go

They're not giving me an extension.

And your madam?

What did she say?

You work for government people

That man has connections. Just ask them..

They've helped me too much already

Their cats and dogs. eat better than you.

The Swanepoels have always been good to me

Because you've always been good to them.

Just ask

Did you have a good time at the park?

Come in.

Can I please speak to you, madam?

What is it?

Maybe it's better. If you read it yourself.

What does this actually mean?

I'm not allowed in Cape Town anymore.

They're sending me to the homeland.

They can't do that.

But they have.

How long can you stay?

My pass expires on Thursday.

Tomorrow?

Yes.

My God. Why are you only telling me now?

We'll have to go to the office. Now. Before they close.

It's no use asking. They just refuse.

I'll do the talking

Can you look after Chrissie?

Take her with I'm not a babysitter

Oh God, Magriet Come, Chrissie

Let me take down the washing

We don't have time. Let's go.

But you've got a work permit A house card..

You've lived here for 20 years.

What's the problem?

It's my husband..

If you're from the homeland, you must go back.

But you're not.. Why do you have to go?

Makes no sense.

Give me your pass.

I'll try and get you registered to my name.

The two of you stay right here. Chrissie, you hear?

Yes, mama.

Don't get out.

Yes, madam.

I'll be back soon.

Poppie..

Yes?

I need to go to the toilet...

Why didn't you go before we left?

Mama was in a hurry.

Oh, Chrissie.

Can you hold it?

No...

Be quick.

It's in here

Aren't you coming with?

I'll be waiting right here.

Hold Suzy for me

Chrisiwe.

Yes?

How far are you?

Almost done

Finish up.

Hey.

I'm talking to you.

Didn't hear you, boss.

I think you dropped this..

What do you say, Chrissie?

Thank you, sir.

Come, you're not on duty. My parents are waiting.

What did they say, madam?

They say you have to go.

But I have nowhere to go

They'll give you a house

What good is a house there when my whole life is here?

What can I do? It's like a wall They just say no.

It's always "no, no, no

15 years of up and down for "no, no, no".

Sorry to bother, but I heard. how those men bullied you.

It's nothing.

It's not nothing. Bunch of brutes.

Is there anything I can do?

I'm at my wits' end It's such a struggle.

We had the same trouble with ours.

Have you tried the Advice Office?

Not yet.

Here you go.

But don't tell anyone you took her there.

No.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Where are we going, madam?

To the Black Sash

Yes, madam?

We'll wait round the corner.

Don't. It might take long.

Are you sure?

Dead sure. I'll take a bus back

All right.

See you later.

Can I sit?

Your first time. at the Advice Office?

Yes, but my English isn't that good.

Don't worry. They'll give you a translator.

I heard these Sash ladies are very strict

They know the law. better than the government

Do they help with extensions?

Yes, of course.

My brother married a mixed girl. Her pass got sorted straight away

How do they do it?

These ladies..

Don't take shit

But they're taking their time today.

It means they're not allowed to take a woman away from her husband.

They insist on endorsing you out

What can I do?

I think you should ask your husband to take a new contract.

He's not well, madam.

But I'm not from there

It doesn't matter

The homelands were made for us.

Look.

Bophuthatswana for the Tswana.

For the Pedis it's Lebowa.

Kwazulu for Zulus.

And for the Xhosa. It's the Transkei and Ciskei.

I don't understand.

You're an immigrant in your own country.

Why would the government do this?

Jan, please don't get angry.

They called me at work, Antoinette! It's humiliating...

- Should I chase her away like a dog? - She's illegal..

- The inspectors go door to door. - I tried to sort it out.

- By going to the office. - I'm desperate.

How will I manage without her? She's not your friend, she's the cleaner.

Call her.

- Jan, please... - Call her.

Call her, for fuck's sake!

Here I am, madam..

Please, come. My husband wants to talk

Poppie.

When you started working here, one of my requirements was...

. That you had the valid papers.. She has. Show him your permit...

I'm not talking about that. Calm down...

I expressly asked if her pass was in order.

Madam didn't know, sir.. I only gave her the papers today.

Why go to the office and not to me? It was

urgent. Her extension expires tomorrow.

To accomplish what? Get her registered in a borrowed pass? It's illegal..

Madam didn't do wrong on purpose. She was only trying to help.

I'll give you a month's pay..

But we have to let you go

Please don't, Jan.

I work for the government

can't afford to harbour an illegal.

Come in, madam

Thank you, madam

Stay one more night.

If I hurry, I can still catch the train.

Jan just needs a holiday.

When he calms down. after Christmas, I'll talk to him.

What did the Black Sash say?

They tried to help.

But the office insists that I go.

Don't let them send you away. Keep on fighting.

I can't do it anymore.

If there's a life somewhere else, I'll just go and live there.

I understand how you feel, but keep trying.

How can you understand?

You don't know what it's like to be a black woman in this country..

Poppie, I did try...

I swear...

I swear, I tried.

Come here, madam

I know you did.

But please wipe those tears

They can't help me.

Poppie. Where are you going?

The Comrades are coming!

Listen up! Listen up!

Open your bags. Time for inspection.

Comrade!

It's my groceries!

Groceries?

Is this groceries?

We're sick and tired of you old people.

Throwing our futures down your throats.

Listen here

If we find.

If we catch any of you with alcohol again...

We'll fuck you up

Let's go.

Are you all right?

I'm not an alcoholic.

It's just a bit of wine to cook with.

Sometimes I have a bit before bed

My children aren't with the Comrades.

You're lucky

My eldest has been to jail three times in the last month

I'll pray for you.

You'll pray for us?

The children don't go to church anymore.

They say God is a white man. He doesn't love our people

These kids don't need prayers.

You see me.

They've manhandled me for the last time.

I've had it up to here with these kids.

Don't know about you.

They call themselves " Comrades"

Whose Comrades are those?

They're Satan's children.

Afternoon

Sorry

Hello, mama

Yes?

Is the man of the house here?

Can I help?

There is a problem in our home and the trail led us here.

What's the problem?

It's with our daughter.

Xoliswa.

It's the first time. I've heard that name

If Bonisile is your boy. we're at the right place.

They've come about our eldest and trouble with a girl.

Bonisile is my son but he's not here

Best you speak with me

And with me.

It's not a conversation for women. This is men's business.

Uncle...

If you talk about my boy it's always my business.

Poppie.

All right, men.

You can follow me

Thank you.

Thank you, brother.

Thandi

Do you know the Xoliswa girl?

I've only seen her.

She's gone all the way to standard eight.

But she hasn't been to school this whole year..

Where's Bonisile?

He went with Grandma to Johnny's shop.

Take this.

- Can I have a Lemon Cream, please? - Just one.

Thank you, Ma.

Let's see what's going on here

Don't you have to be at work?

The Swanepoels gave me long leave for Christmas.

How long?

Long.

Poppie.

Did you get paid?

So it's true

We have to pay damage.

How far is she?

The baby's three months old.

And they're only coming now?

She wouldn't say who the father is.

How do we know it's a Nongena? They must bring the baby..

Poppie, damage is damage You can't fight it.

Take it.

What does "damage" mean?

If a child has a baby by your child you must pay.

She'll struggle to marry now because she's damaged

Who damaged her?

They claim it's your brother. But I don't believe it..

Grandma is back

What happened? Sit down.

The comrades burned down Johnny's shop..

And Bonisile?

They took him.

There's a meeting with the parents at the school.

Poppie, be careful

They're going to march.

Tell those men to leave.. I don't want thugs at my house

I'm coming with

You're too slow.

Sleep-ins don't know riots. It's dangerous.

And how will you protect me?

With a stick. Come

Come on, Stone. I said. you were going to slow me down

Weren't you supposed to work until Christmas?

They let me go.

Because of your pass?

Always the damned pass.

Parents

We'll only lift our pens when the racists discontinue Afrikaans

Must you burn and break everything?

What happened to talking it out?

Bantu Education refuses to meet

If they won't listen.

They must feel.

We are the ones living in this hell.

We, your parents,

we own the things you destroy.

You children..

You break the busses.

Burn the shops.

And worst of all.. You bomb the schools

And the clinics too!

Mama.

All those things belong to the regime

All of it.

Everything!

The place you petrol bombed last night..

That was a black family's house.

Listen here, Uncle. We've banned the bars

Burned all the beer halls...

But the she been queens still sell alcohol..

Why should they stop selling?

They're providing for their children.

Alcohol is the white man's way of keeping the black man back

Listen, old people...

Us children.

All of us.

We will not allow it anymore.

It's banned.

My children.

Listen here.

Why should parents submit to children?

Because all of you..

Your time is up.

You've settled for second class We will not.

We won't.

Don't just clap your hands.

There's something you're for getting

We won't allow you to settle anymore.

Who do you think you are?

Saying "we won't allow " "we won't allow ".

Who the hell are you?

All these people here..

Look at them

They fought hard.

Trying to burn their pass books.

Where were you?

You were still in nappies

Comrades.

Uncle, with all due respect..

All of you gave up after Sharpeville

They've fed you beer, now you're asleep.

You're mistaken. It's not true.

Not all of us are alcoholics.

You're just as bad.

Even those who don't drink are sell outs, working for whites.

Sell outs!

Why are we fighting each other?

Why are we fighting as black people?

Parents..

We're not here to fight with you.

What we want is for all of you to join us in our fight.

Everything owned by the government must come to a standstill.

Then they'll listen

From tomorrow...

We're starting a stay-away

Never again will a black hand. become an extension of a broom.

Never again will a black arm be used to pull a factory lever

Parents...

No white baby should be raised on a black back ever again

For too long..

For too long we've bowed down in servitude

Please, no more. We're begging you.

We won't be exploited in the land of our birth

Now.

We're fighting for our future.

We're fighting for freedom

Parents...

The children are right

What they're saying makes sense.

It's the only way.

As we speak, some of them. are locked up at the police station.

You see, my children

You...

And us...

Must unite.

Become one.

What we must do, right now is go to that police station.

And demand the release of our children.

Bonisile!

Disperse.

Repeat, disperse now.

I'm not a snake.

Bring the straps.

I found him in the street

Bring him inside.

They beat me like a snake

I'm not a fucking snake!

Not the chair

Sit down.

Not the chair!

Just look at you! What happened?

- The thugs robbed him.. - Rather thugs than children.

The migrant workers don't listen they keep selling beer..

Open your mouth

Up your mother's arse!

Whose arse?

Your arse!

- You'll send Mama to her grave. - Death is better than life.

Because it's a shit life!

Life is shit!

If the children hear him, they'll burn down the house.

And you'll strike the first match.

Poppie. Not like this.

I want to know why my child is a Comrade

Bonisile, come. Let's talk outside

Take this

What were you doing at that meeting?

It was by force, Mama

You're lying. We were there

Why have you joined the Comrades?

The government made our subjects Afrikaans.

How's that your problem? It's your mother's tongue.

All my life I went to school in English..

Now I have to write Maths and Science in a new language?

You should still try to finish your school year..

What for, Mama? I can't become an economist.

A doctor, or even a lawyer. It's impossible..

Maybe you still can.

It will never happen. With Bantu Education?

You end up as a garden boy or a kitchen maid..

Like your parents?

Your mother might be a maid.

But I was never a child with a child.

Xoliswa's people were here. Is it true?

Answer me.

I think so...

How could you do such a stupid thing?

And then claim. to be finished with school

That girl can never attend a class again!

Enough.

Just go.

I don't know my child anymore.

How can you, Mama?

You were never here.

He's not allowed to leave this house.

You hear me?

If he sets foot out this house it's on a train to the Transkei.

So you're really leaving?

It's a fight I can't win.

I'm sick of you making decisions on your own

You never talk to me

I'm tired, Stone.

Maybe this is the Lord's way of telling me to go

Let me talk to the office.

You can't.

You're part of the problem.

What do you mean?

The children and I can't stay because you don't qualify for the Cape...

How can I qualify?

Poppie?

You need a contract..

I'll take a new one

You're not well.

I'll get better.

You can't, Stone.

Can.

Makhulu spoke of a powerful witch doctor

I'll go to him tomorrow.

You're busy with Satan's things again?

Please, not now.

Those devil dealings will be our downfall.

Poppie, I'm serious.

You won't stop me.

You've tried it your way. Now it's my turn..

There's no one, let's go.

No, wait.

Good day, elders

Good day.

We're here to see Mr Makwena. Makhulu sent us..

Wait here.

Look at all the things stolen money buys him.

All right, elders..

You can follow me.

Fine.

He'll be with you shortly.

All right.

Stone.

God is not in this place

Poppie, you promised.

The crab is dancing.

The crab is dancing by the river...

Greetings

Good day, mistress.

Amen

Let us hear..

What the bones

are about to say.

It's bad news.

But give it to me anyway.

But what's wrong with Stone?

That man says he's poisoned.

He'll come to Makhulu's to draw it out later.

Is he telling the truth?

He's Satan in a suit But Stone says " Amen " to everything

That a clever man can be so stupid.

Why didn't you tell me about your pass?

How do you know, Mama?

Stone told me

There was always another problem needing attention..

Go talk to Mrs Retief.

She's a social worker, not a lawyer.

She helped you with Stone.

No one can help me now.

You have to try, at least, my child.

God's my witness, I have.

You all keep telling me to try.

I can't beg anymore. It's over.

It's not like you to give up.

I didn't raise you that way.

Is Mrs Retief here?

I'm coming...

Poppie.

Poppie Nongena.

Lord, how long's it been?

How did you get here? With the bus?

Yes, madam

What are you doing now?

No, madam..

Please, let me help.

I know being poor is expensive. Take it.

Thank you, madam.

Tell me, how is life treating you?

Not so good.

Why? What's going on?

Good Lord, Poppie. We have to go ask for an extension.

They'll I just refuse.

Let them just try to say no to me..

I have lunch in 15, wait in here, then we'll go to the office.

How much longer. do we have to wait?

He's a busy man..

Yes.

Hard work, destroying families.

Why have you sent for the big boss, sir?

Your file says:. "Under Investigation ".

What for?

She went to the Sash.

Do you blame her?

Good day, Sonja.

Afternoon, Dawie

Who's the latest soul you've dragged in here?

Her name is Poppie Nongena.

I think there might be a misunderstanding

She's born in the Cape All her children

Her husband is from the homeland. She has to go..

Two days before Christmas?

She should have left long ago.

It's inhuman, Dawie.

It's the law.

Why is it so hard on women?

What did you say?

The law, sir.

Why is it hard on women?

You throw us away. but we're the providers

You're very insolent.

My husband is sick He can't work.

Let me qualify. Let me take a contract

That's enough.

- I can work, sir, I'm not sick. - She must leave at once.

Sir, hear me out Please, listen to me.

Please, sir.

We're done.. They depend on my salary...

- I'm going to call security. - What about my family?

Please, sir.

What don't you understand? You don't belong here.

- But I'm from the Cape.. - For fuck's sake...

You have 24 hours

To get out of Cape Town

If I see you here again. I'll lock you up..

Where am I supposed to go?

You're used to city life.

So I think it would be best to be near East London.

She has a house here.

That she built with her husband and brother

Is there a house there?

She'll get one. With running water and a yard.

There's even a school for the children.

Is that all right, Poppie?

Yes.

I'll put your name down. for a house in Mdantsane.

Can I ask you something, Poppie?

Yes, sir.

Are you religious?

Yes, very.

Then you know that the. Lord has a plan for all of us.

If it's His will that you stay you will stay.

And who am I. to go against the Lord.

We'll show them

We'll say yes now. but we're going to fight.

You hear? we will

Good grief!

You nearly gave me a heart attack.

It must be shock

Here, have a sip of this juice.

Please, drink some.

There you go.

You can't lose courage now...

There's an attorney in the Volkskas building.

He's helped a lot of people. He's a friend of mine.

No, madam. I'm done.

I'm done.

Let me help you.

I understand. You're tired and disappointed

You must go to your family.

I'll take the bus.

- I'm all right.. - Let me take you home.

Poppie, please let me take you.

Tomorrow morning, first thing. I'm picking you up

Then we'll go to the attorney. Poppie, I'm not going to give up.

Thandi.

What are you doing there?

We're just waiting for Papa He's with the witch doctor.

Lift your shirt.

I said lift your shirt

Lift it. Bear the pain.

Praise be

Let it be heard

Come closer.

Praise be

Let it be heard

Look, woman This came out of your husband

Look at it.

What did Mrs Retief say?

Those people exhausted you, Stone. Go and lie down..

But I'm healthy now.

You haven't even seen. what came out of my insides

So show me.

What are you doing?

It's dog hair and grease. Nothing came out of your intestines

There it is.. It was in the horn.

If it came out your insides, they'd be cut up.

I'd have to take you to hospital Are you stupid?

Careful, Poppie. I'll slap you..

I'm not scared. I'll slap you back.

You want me to die so you can go to Transkei.

You think I'm going of my own free will.

Then why have you given up?

Given up? Yes.

Let me show you. how I've given up...

He says I've given up. Come look...

He says I've given up.

Look at what's left of my pass.

Look.

I've got 24 hours. to get out of Cape Town.

You say I've given up. I haven't given up. I've lost!

They can't do that. But they have!

They can't because I've taken a new contract I start tomorrow.

From now on. you keep your mouth shut.

Where are you going, Stone?

That man robbed me I'm going to ask my money back

Thandi, go with him

It's mother's union today. Go pray, my child..

Yes, Mama.. I need the Lord.

Doesn't matter how they come into the world.

Every baby is from the Lord.

I didn't raise my son

to damage girls. and run with Comrades.

God sent the children.

He said: leave drink behind. Now the children say the same.

The Comrades don't know God.

Oh, ladies..

All the burning and breaking..

I won't miss it at all.

Sister.

Are you going away?

Constance has been endorsed out.

Mr Kwinanu is taking me to Herschel tomorrow..

Sorry sister.

I know what it's like to be thrown away.

This morning they ripped up my pass.

Mothers, it's red!

Hide. It's the Police.

Get the curtain

Afternoon, millipede

What the fuck is going on here?

Give me your pass.

Come on. Come on

Why are you in church? You here to pray, boss?

She's asking if we're here to pray with.

You being funny, huh?

We heard there's a gathering

They had a prayer meeting.

Gatherings are illegal. I can lock you up.

Is it against the law to love the Lord?

What is she saying?

She asks if it's illegal to worship.

Fuck's sake. Is anyone else here or not?

It's just me.

No, it's just her.

Go and check there

Come, We have to go The children are causing shit

Where?

They're marching to. the bachelor quarters.

Let the migrants fuck them up

We must help them.

Come along. We must move.

Come on out, ladies. They're gone.

Where are you going?

To the hostel To get him..

Who?

My brother Plank

Good luck.

Brother Plank?

Plank?

Plank is in the next room. He doesn't stay here.

Can't you see someone is bathing...

Move on.

Plank.

Brother Plank.

I've come to get you..

My sister. You came to visit.

No, I didn't.. Who is this lady?

It's my sister.. Listen, let's go...

No, my sister. I'm still busy with my game

Sister.

What's wrong? Why do you look worried?

The Comrades want to fight.

What?

They're coming here.

We're not scared

We won't be ruled by the children of whores.

We're working for our families

Sister.

Those sons of bitches don't know stick fighting.

They'll get hurt.

The Police are on their way!

Don't worry, they're on our side.

Let's go, men.

Let's go!

Come on Plank!

The drinking has to stop It's going to be the death of you.

The migrants will make a fire that will burn us to death.

What are you talking about?

I'm also going to make a fire.

And I'll get everyone to march straight into hell

Mama.

What's wrong, Thandi?

Papa collapsed.

The ambulance took him to Groote Schuur.

Take your Uncle.

Brother.

Stop.

Please take me to the hospital?

Thank you.

Poppie, he's stable.

He's stable.

Thank you.

Breathe. He's all right.

Listen...

The doctors are worried

They want to keep him here

Can I see him?

Come.

Going to lose the contract.

It doesn't matter.

The man wouldn't refund me

He asked his herbalist to give me Xhosa medicine instead.

I tried to do the right thing

didn't know I was killing myself.

It's all right, Stone

see you struggling

But I can't help you.

Can't protect you.

All I can do is be sick

My man has always walked the road with me.

Even with a stick

I'm no longer a man, Poppie.

I'm just another one of your problems.

Mama?

Here. Drink.

And the children?

They won't come bother us.

Makhulu, I don't like any of this.

If your daughter has the calling

You must accept it, my child

If she doesn't..

All of this will pass.

Even you have it.

But you've ignored it your entire life..

Chose God and the church.

This is also a church.

We talk to God through the ancestors

Your ancestors, Makhulu,

almost killed my husband

It's not the medicine that put him in hospital.

It's his heart. It's broken.

What should I do?

Should I stay or go?

Dance.

Let's go.

Come.

Let it be heard.

Praise be.

My children

Take this child centre stage

I see something in her

Welcome her

There's a white woman at the door..

Knock-knock

Morning, madam.

Poppie, why aren't you dressed? We have to get to the attorney.

I said I don't want to. I've made my choice..

You can't be in Cape Town without a pass..

Let's go sort it out.

I've tried doing it the right way.

I won't do it any more.

If they catch you, they'll lock you up.

Then God will have to take care of me.

And the house in the Transkei?

Is for my children.

Wait until after Christmas

This truck is going to Herschel today.

I won't get a chance like this again.

You haven't even spoken to Stone yet

I'm their mother and father now. And I've decided

To throw them away?

They're not allowed to be here

Neither are you.

There's no work there.. These children need school

Are you coming?

Come, Thandi.

Come, Weekend

Come, my child.

Get up

Come.

I'll find a job, Mama.

I'll leave school

No, Thandi I beg you to finish, my child.

Come here.

Mama loves you

Wipe away those tears.

You are Non gen as

Life can't get you down. You hear me?

Uncle.

Here's the address

Constance

Help my children find a school. Look after my husband's parents

I will, sister - See you next year

You can go.

Thank you.

I don't want to go to the land.

I don't want to!

The law says you can't stay.

Look at me.

I promise you...

One day we'll all live. under one roof. That's a promise

Take him.

But why, Mama?

I won't.

Mama!

Drive quickly.

Mama, where does Xoliswa live?

Want to fetch my grandchild

There is no one there.

Hello, sister.

Hello.

I'm looking for Xoliswa

She was chased away. child and all.

Heard she's working. at a shop down the street.

How do I get there?

From here.

Take the corner and go straight.

You'll find it.

Thank you.

Hello, sister.

I'm looking for Xoliswa?

What do you want with her?

Her baby is my blood.

She isn't here.

Where can I find her?

Mama!

Go to Makheswa's place she looks after the child

How do I get there?

How should I know that?

Do I look like I throw babies away?

Please, get out of my face.

What are you waiting for? You're blocking my customers.

My boy...

Do you know Makheswa's place?

Yes, mama.

Can you show me?

Yes..

Let's go, my child.

There!

Thank you, my boy. I appreciate it.

Hello, Mama

What do you want?

You from the Welfare?

I'm not, but I've walked a long way..

Can I come in?

Thank you

Greet the lady Say, " Hello, mama

Hello, mama.

Hello, children

Sit here.

Thank you.

Can I make you some tea?

No, thank you I'm good.

Listen.

Don't bring me babies.

I don't take them anymore.

They're too much work.

Which child is Xoliswa's?

Xoliswa?

What are you to her?

Her child is my grandchild.

Xoliswa never mentioned you.

Mama, I'm begging you. I've been looking for so long

Please help me.

It's difficult

Nomsa

Bring the baby

Here you go.

Is this him?

Listen, sister...

The child is like a crocodile

Doesn't crawl.

Doesn't play.

Knows no one

Can I take him with? I'll go talk to Xoliswa.

All right. It's fine.

Can you all stand up...

Sing for Makwena's grandmother.

The crocodile is leaving us today

Are you Xoliswa?

Yes..

I'm Bonisile's mother

I'd like to take this child and raise it properly

Take him.

He's holding me back anyway.

What's his name?

Vukile.

Open up.

Hold on.

We're talking to you. Stop.

Just a moment

We're recruiting children. Where are yours?

Here

Stop playing games, lady.. You're too old to have a baby

Don't you have older children?

They've gone to the land

To the land?

What are they doing there?

None of your business

The migrants killed. our comrades yesterday

Your children must come back

What for?

To fight.

We're in a war.

Is that true?

And you too.

You disrespect us!

We're not scared of you Come fight us.

What the hell.

I like her spirit, man.

It's great.. But let's go.

Where's mama?

Next door.

Please help me..

Be careful, please.

Is this our blood?

Vukile Nongena.

My heart's broken over Thandi and Weekend

Mine too.

You never talked. Never asked.

Just decided on your own.

When could we talk? You're always drunk.

Those children have been like my own from the night they were born.

And they must walk the road their feet landed on...

To Mdantsane

Where did you come up with this bloody Mdantsane?

Ask the pass office.

Where's the Christmas tree?

Can't we celebrate the birthday of Jesus?

Bonisile said no decorations

We must mourn the children. It's Black Christmas.

Where is he?

Outside.

Don't you want to meet your child?

I've got other things to do than be a father.

Like going to jail?

Until the police stations are so full.

The whole township becomes a prison.

These Comrade stories must end. I'm tired

I'm not. So it won't.

All because of Afrikaans?

It's what we speak. We are Afrikaners, my child.

But we're not white

War over a language is not God's way..

That's not why I'm doing it...

Then what for?

Answer me. What for?

For you, Mama!

I'm waging this war for you.

If you're not allowed to live in this land..

I'll burn it to the ground.

Hello.

Hello, sister.

Thought we wouldn't see you.

Could never stay away

Is this Bonisile's baby?

Yes.

God took my children...

Then He gave me this one.

The migrants are coming!

Run!

Brother.

Give me a lift.

Help me up.

Sister...

Please take the baby off my back..

- The child... - What?

The child is dead

Chrissie, come.

Your father and Magriet left an hour ago...

I'm coming

Poppie!

Chris I we...

I don't want to bother, madam I can see you're on your way.

Doesn't matter. Come in.

I'll make us some tea.

Let me show you what I got for Christmas.

All right.

But.

How did the child die?

A stone hit him on the side of the head

Not a bullet?

It was a stone

Oh, Poppie..

Can I help?

We're looking for Poppie Nongena.

There she is. Get her

It's all right, Madam.

We're looking for your address in Herschel.

What for? Don't pretend to not know

You want to join. your mother and brother?

- Where are they? - Locked up in jail.

What has she done wrong?

Not her. Her son. We suspect him of attempted murder.

It's a mistake, sir

Your son's Bonisile, right?

Right?

He shot a policeman last night.

We know he's going to Herschel to cross the border..

Give us the fucking address

Write it down.

Write.

Write it down.

What don't you understand?

- Write it down. - There's no need to be violent

I can't remember

Jesus, if you won't co-operate, we'll take you to the station.

She didn't do anything wrong

It's obstruction of justice

Go back inside.

Take the child away. she's going to get hurt.

Don't put me in the van in front of her, please.

All right.

Then give us the address.

Poppie...

Just do as they say.

Give me the book

Come.

Chrissie, let's help Poppie