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(dramatic music)

(Godongwana) The river's flooding. We can't cross.

(Mawewe) My brother...

You can see there's nowhere to hide.

-Kill this traitor! -Baleka!

-(Baleka grunting) -(Godongwana) Baleka!

(Langa) Great G**!

-What's this thing? -I'm your son.

I don't father goblins.

-(hyenas growling) -(Langa yelling)

The Queen is innocent!

(Mthaniya) Don't be arrogant, my child.

-Is Nandi carrying your child? -It is possible.

(Mthaniya) You've brought disgrace to the eLangeni girl.

I promise that you both...

have a home at kwaNobamba.

(Nandi grunting/yelling)

(baby crying)

-(crowd) Zulu! -(Mudli) Zulu!

(Nandi humming)

Great Zulu cub.

Your mother's little fire.

Although you've caused me so much trouble.

But you were sent by the gods...

who have great plans for you...

-and our people. -(baby cooing)

Nations will bow to you.

They will bow to you, my fire.

(Mkabayi) There is no risk in accepting the child.

We've secured an alliance with the Nzuza.

Their daughter, Mkabi, is now our Queen.

(Mudli) The Queen has not yet produced an heir.

Won't this child overshadow the future heir of this house?

(Mthaniya) Mageba, do we have a reason for denying our own blood,

-and making eLangeni our enemy? -No.

The eLangeni will never be a threat to the Zulu.

Great Zulu. What are your thoughts on this matter?

(Senzangakhona) Descendants of Mageba,

you know how I feel about this matter.

(dramatic music)

(indistinct chatter)

(Councillor #1) We're heading for trouble.

-Enough! -(all) Mkhatshwa!

We can't all speak at the same time.

We must listen and respect each other.

(Councillor #1) Son of Langa,

you've shown much wisdom these past few months.

-You have improved trading. -That's true.

(Councillor #1) But if the drought persists and we lose another harvest,

your father's people will perish.

(Councillor #2) There are reports that some of our people

are pledging loyalty to our neighbouring Kingdoms.

We must do something before we're too weak,

-due to people leaving us. -(Councillor #3) That's true.

(dramatic music)

(footsteps approaching)

(horse snorting/neighing)

(fire crackling)

What?

Did the ancestors whisper to you?

How did you know I needed you?

Who is she?

She's my cousin, my King.

(Cleaner) My King.

-What is she doing here? -She saw something...

on the day of uMhlahlo.

I thought my King needed to hear it.

I'm listening.

If the son of Langa would swear to protect her,

-she'll tell all. -Who is King here?

Her grandmother is the Queen Mother's help.

On the day of uMhlahlo, she was not well.

So she sent my cousin.

Just as she finished cleaning,

the Queen Mother entered.

She hid amongst her hanging skins.

Tell the King what you saw.

I saw the Queen Mother pull something out of her mouth.

It looked like a string.

She said many things.

What did she say?

She said the Sangoma, Thiyabezile, is a fool.

One day the Queen's hyenas will rip her apart and eat her.

(dramatic music)

Who else have you told?

Nobody, until now. I was frightened.

And why now?

I wanted to warn Nkankane not to cross the Queen Mother.

-(cleaner gasping) -(Zwide grunting)

(Zwide) You're saying my mother...

-is a witch? -She's telling what she saw.

(Zwide) Do you know the punishment for such lies?

Never speak of this again.

-It will cost you your life. -(Nkankane) Mkhatshwa...

Get out!

Mkhatshwa.

Son of Langa...

I didn't mean to cause you distress,

but as your Queen, I must protect you.

-From what? -People are whispering.

As we suffer from the drought,

all fingers are pointing at the Queen Mother.

It's the witchcraft she practices in the forest.

The Queen Mother goes there to collect herbs to make medicine.

We all know that at the palace but...

-people are whispering. -(Zwide breathing shakily)

(mysterious music)

(Goloza) There's no rain in the North and the East.

The drought is not over.

Queen Mother.

You said if my brother became King,

things would change for me.

He is now the King.

What does the Queen Mother have to say?

Son, you're safe here.

I'll feel safe...

when I'm a member of the family...

and part of the community.

(Ntombazi) Son,

I share your dream.

You promised...

I'd become one of the people.

Not just a thing.

First, the drought must be lifted.

When everything is back to normal,

your wish will be granted.

And if it doesn't end?

It will end.

I'm losing hope.

(Ntombazi) My spies say there's no rain coming.

-We need to raid for more food. -We can't keep raiding.

We need the rain.

There's an old man who lives in the mountains to the West.

-He has great power-- -Some say witches dwell there.

That's where they hide.

People cry witch whenever they're frightened.

True or not, people see things and they talk.

Son,

since when do you worry about petty rumours?

I worry about what people will eat if the rains don't come.

The old man I'm talking about...

will bring the rain.

Although it will be challenging, but it will rain.

I hope you're right.

-(serene music) -(baby cooing)

-Greetings, people of eLangeni. -(cow lowing)

(goat bleating)

We welcome Senzangakhona's calf,

the grandson of Phunga and Mageba, with this goat.

(Mthaniya) People of eLangeni,

our ancestors are happy to receive their grandson.

(music continues)

(baby cooing)

(baby crying)

Sorry.

(Mthaniya) Descendant of Phunga and Mageba,

today I introduce you to your ancestors.

You're a branch of our great family.

Shaka, son of Senzangakhona.

-(Nandi) Why is he crying so much? -(Shaka wailing)

Nandi, that's what babies do.

What's taking so long?

Don't worry, that's how it is.

They're following their customs. There's nothing wrong.

(Mudli) People of eLangeni.

Great Prince.

Mhlongo, the King would like to speak with you.

(Nandi clearing throat)

MaMhlongo.

Mageba.

-You named him Shaka. -(chuckling) I think you know...

it came from your people here at kwaNobamba.

They gave it to him before he was born.

It has stuck.

-He seems peaceful. -He should be, he's warm...

in his father's arms.

He has your nose.

Does he?

All that was said in the past embarrasses me.

He's indeed a descendant of Phunga and Mageba.

Let it go Princess of eLangeni.

The fire of love that once warmed us,

I wish it could be lit again.

That fire has moved to your son.

He's my little fire now.

Now I'm King, all that I promised can be fulfilled.

Come closer.

Take the place meant for you as my Queen.

Maybe your anger will subside.

Let it go.

(Carlotte) She could recover.

We can't just leave her.

-We are wasting time. -Why?

Do you have a lover waiting for you?

-(Alousio) He wishes. -(laughter)

(Carlotte) You want a kick in the balls?

(Baleka) Where are you headed?

(indistinct chatter in distance)

(bird squawking)

-North. -(horse snorting)

-To the Ndwandwe? -Delagoa Bay.

(Domingo) What happened?

(sighing deeply) It was an accident.

-An accident? -Perhaps I could travel with you.

There's a healer near the Mabhudu.

-(melancholic music) -(horse neighing)

(Domingo) Elisio.

-What's your name? -I'm Baleka.

(bird squawking)

(uplifting music)

(ominous music)

-(bird squawking) -(music continues)

(music stops)

(indistinct clattering)

(ominous music)

We've been waiting for you.

It's been a long time.

I'm happy to see you answered your calling.

There must be something important...

for you to travel this far,

to see this crooked old man.

I must end the drought facing the Ndwandwe.

In order for the drought to be lifted,

you must... (inhaling)

make an offering.

(breathing shakily)

(breathing heavily)

(both breathing shakily)

-(sticks clicking) -(indistinct chatter)

(melancholy music)

(Boy #1) I'm going to pee. I'll be back.

(whispering) Don't be afraid.

(Boy #1 yelling)

Help me! Help me!

(Boy #2) What is this thing?

Wait.

(both breathing shakily)

-Wait! Wait! -Kill it! It's a goblin.

Beat him.

(Goloza screaming)

Forgive me!

Please stop!

(hyenas squealing)

What's that?

-(hyenas squealing) -(Soshangane) Hyenas.

-(dramatic music) -(hyenas growling)

(Boy #1) Let's go! Run!

No!

(Goloza) No! Phenzani!

(music intensifying)

(gasping/breathing heavily)

Wait for me!

(serene music)

(Mfunda) Nandi, daughter of Mbengi.

Today you'll become Queen Nandi of the Zulu.

This is your big day.

Are you ready?

Everything is going to be perfect.

Trust me.

(Zwide) Come, gentlemen.

(dramatic music)

Where did the monster go?

(maidens singing in distance)

(women ululating in distance)

(hyenas growling)

(hyenas laughing)

-(hyena howling) -(spear piercing)

(indistinct yelling)

-(guard screaming) -(hyena squealing)

-(spear piercing) -(squeling stops)

(tense music)

(indistinct grunting/clattering)

(grunting continues)

(Cija coughing/breathing heavily)

Are you hurt?

This dog almost killed me.

What are these things?

I don't know.

There it is.

(Goloza shuddering)

(softly) Don't kill me.

Why shouldn't I?

(normal voice) Because we are blood.

What are you saying?

I am your brother.

-(blow landing) -(body thudding)

-(Sangomas grunting) -(Thiyabezile) This creature...

is the reason for the drought.

It has evil powers.

It commands hyenas to kill people.

King Langa's death...

was because of this creature.

So, how do we kill this creature?

It must burn...

to ash.

Watch it.

Let me know when it awakens.

No one is to speak to it except me.

(Bonizulu) Ndwandwe.

(men singing)

(Nandi singing)

(Woman ululating)

(Man reciting clan praises)

-Zulu! -(crowd) Zulu!

What creature are you?

Speak!

-Like you, my mother is the Queen. -Don't lie.

I serve you.

-I serve my father's people. -You're talking nonsense.

-I serve you, great Ndwandwe. -How do you serve me?

Talk!

I'm your spy, great Ndwandwe.

Allow me to call my friends.

(Zwide) Prove you're my spy.

(bats chirping)

(ominous music)

(Ntombazi sighing)

-(women ululating) -(crowd singing)

(melancholic music)

(ambient sound faded)

(indistinct chatter)

(mysterious music)

(Zwide) Is the creature speaking the truth,

that you're its mother?

(Ntombazi) Yes.

Who is its father?

-The old King. -Never.

If he wasn't like he is, he would be King.

Which means you two murdered the King.

So it's true that you're a witch!

Today I burn...

your creature.

(breathing heavily)

(grunting)

(Senzangakhona) You're the Queen, as I promised.

Let's go back to what we were.

What was that?

You were loving,

warm...

courageous...

-but a bit rebellious. -Look who's talking.

(both chuckling)

(tender music)

(moaning passionately)

We are cursed...

because of this thing.

By burning this creature...

we'll lift the curse.

We'll ask the ancestors' forgiveness for the brutal murder

of the boy and the old King.

Queen Mother tell them they're mistaken!

-Light the fire! -(crowd) Let it burn!

-Wait, son! -Shut up!

I'll lift the curse.

People of Ndwandwe...

your fear has blinded you.

It's our blood that protects this Kingdom.

My child,

go free.

Go free, my son.

-Go free, my son. -(crowd exclaiming)

(Goloza yelling)

(Ntombazi) People of Ndwandwe, do not fear your Prince.

Love him as he loves you.

He has worked for you all these years.

People of Ndwandwe, all I've done has been for you,

to ensure a mighty Kingdom.

As I stand here, I swear by everything in me...

that the promise, the promise of rain,

will be fulfilled.

(crowd exclaiming)

Remember me, son.

Remember me as your mother,

as the Queen Mother, the source of strength.

(thunder rumbling)

(villagers exclaiming)

(dramatic music)

Son...

there are many things I thought I'd never do, but I've done them.

I've done them for you.

And this thing of yours?

You, come here.

-(Goloza yelling) -(Ntombazi) Zwide,

the person you're calling "a thing" is your blood.

The three of us can build a powerful empire.

(Zwide) If you want your creature to live, you will swear

that you will never lie or hide anything from me.

I swear.

I swear by the name of Ndwandwe.

(uplifting music)

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