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People say life is a marathon,

not a sprint.

I say, what's the difference?

At the end of the day, a race is a race.

It only matters that you win.

Life is about what you are running to as much as what you are running from.

When that gun sounds, you've got to go

because second chances don't come around,

not here, not for us.

So you keep pushing forward no matter the cost

because no one cares about the hurdles you come across.

And I have run too far.

I cannot afford to lose now.

Hola, gents. Hola, guys. What's up?

What's up with you guys? Move out of the way.

Obviously, guys, today is the day.

It's Touch and Go Thursday, I'm telling you guys.

Everyone has to be there!

No, no, no.

My boy doesn't need luck.

-Oh, is it? -He's a machine.

-He's a machine, this one. -Is that so?

-I'm telling you. Serious. -Really, babe?

-It is him. It is him. -It's him.

-Who? -Yes, it is him.

-Hola, hola, hola. -Yeah!

No way.

See? You're trending, boy.

Win first, babe. Okay?

-"Win first, win first." -Okay.

Hey, you're still young.

You're busy fooling around here.

Let's go make a deal.

Hectic. It's going down now.

Hey, hey, hey. Go make a deal. Go make a deal.

Two Stroke has shown up with three other boys.

They're four altogether, and they want to race with your boy.

Hold on. You mean four people in a 100?

Yeah. What are you afraid of?

Let's go.

My boys are ready.

Let's go then.

Hallelujah.

Boy, don't just agree.

Four starts, boy.

Throw in a cheetah, and I'll outrun it.

Yoh, yoh.

Well…

It's getting heated.

Everyone wants to know how the game is played.

This is my boy, Bolt.

He's racing against a crew of racers.

Not one, two, nor three,

but four racers!

And the game has begun!

Bolt is running really fast!

Two Stroke is behind. Bolt is approaching the second racer!

He's running faster and approaching the third racer!

Bolt is leading!

He's now approaching the fourth racer!

Bolt is winning!

That's my boy!

The best of the best! The top dog!

Yeah. That's your share.

Don't waste it.

What about me?

Something, grootman. Come on.

-Voetsek. -A little something.

Even if the sun goes down

We will succeed

Tell them all So they pave the way for us

-Yeah, boy. -Hi.

-You think you're clever, don't you? -What's up?

But I won it fairly.

Boy, take out the money.

-Wait. Dude. -Hey.

-Hey, man, where's the money? -I'll take it out.

This one?

You think you're funny, right?

Wait, let's do this.

Let's race for it.

Hey!

-Hey, you. Hey, you. -No, don't…

Hey, you.

Okay, okay, okay. Take the money! Take the money!

-Where is it? -Hey, where's the money?

-Where's the money? -Ouch.

-Ouch. -Bring the money.

Let's go, let's go.

I have to learn it. Just to…

Goodness.

-Hey, hey, hey. Boy. -Babe, what's the matter?

I got mugged.

Who? Did they take anything?

It was the boys we were racing with.

That guy Two Stroke?

What the hell is going on here in Jozi?

-Are we going to get mugged every day? -Wait, Mandla. Geez.

Don't say that. Do you want to continue staying

in the worst place in South Africa?

-No, seriously. You see… -Sorry.

You seem to forget that here there is a dead body every day.

-Ouch, baby. -Sorry, my love. Sorry.

-You just want to hurt me? -No, baby.

Next thing, Bolt is mugged

by dice players.

You act like you don't know a person dies every day here! Every day!

They are mugging Bolt, playing dice, they're selling drugs. Everything!

It's fine then. I am going to leave this place.

-Do you agree? -Bolt, I'm leaving with you.

Really?

-Are you going to leave me behind, babe? -Boy.

Wow, Mandla.

Sure, Mamzo!

The food is ready!

Is Nthabi there with you?

Yes, she's here, Ma.

And that crazy brother of hers?

Yes, Ma, he is here too.

All of you better come and eat!

Okay, Mamzo! We're coming!

You should've seen him, old lady.

Hey, hey, hey.

He outran four people alone.

He outran the first one, bon voyage,

the second one, bon voyage,

the third one, bon voyage,

and the fourth one. Bon voyage. All of them!

No need to exaggerate, boy.

No, seriously. I'm being honest though.

-No. -Or am I lying?

-You're too much. -You're right.

I believe you, my son.

I do.

And soon enough I'll get a chance to see it for myself.

I'll see it for myself.

Yes.

How's your father?

He's fine, Ma. He's in Mozambique now.

Then Botswana and then he'll be back at the end of the month.

-But truck drivers work hard. -Yeah.

They're always on the road.

Yeah.

But he seems to enjoy it now.

Rather than him being here treating us like babies. No.

It's better for him to be on the road.

Are you not eating?

Ma, I think I'll eat when I knock off from work.

Work?

Yeah, Ma. Work.

These night jobs of yours though.

Come on, Ma. You know I need to hustle.

I know, my son.

Who's that?

Yeah.

Go.

-You can also go, my son. -Bye-bye, Ma.

-Are you sure? -Yeah.

Shout if you need me.

Yes, dudes. I have some news for you.

My brother has won a scholarship!

Yeah, boy.

-Hey, Brother. -You're sitting here deep in thought.

-Where have you been? -You know me. I had somewhere to be.

Look what your big brother got for you.

-What's this? -Open it, and have a look.

For me?

For you.

So you can also look good.

-Thank you. -No, no, no.

What are you doing now?

We don't do that. What are you doing?

Rather this?

Yeah, this, boy.

You know, boy, there's something I'd like us to talk about before you go.

When you get to your new school

don't forget who you are.

Don't forget where you come from.

You can speak their English and think you're all the same, but you're not.

Those people are the biggest crooks.

They'll sound like you, but they will always have ulterior motives.

This is a big opportunity.

Not just for you, but for all of us.

You're right, Brother.

I know that Dad is proud of you, wherever he is.

What about you?

What about me?

Are you proud of me?

Let me just say…

never forget where you come from.

It is crucial.

I hear that.

Where did you get these Nike sneakers anyway?

You know me, I'll always find a way.

I see you also want me gone so I can stop following you around.

You're starting again. Let me leave you.

You're starting again.

Nonsense. I'm out.

Take care of yourself, boy.

Sure thing, Brother. Thank you.

Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!

No, boy. I have an early morning tomorrow.

No, bro, let's go. Let's go.

Boy, but I'm sleeping.

Hey, bro, listen, this is your last day here. So you need to…

You need something.

All right, boy.

-I'm coming. -Let's go, boy!

Guys!

I don't know a 2K that loves sleeping as much you do.

What's your story?

Take this. Hey.

You're playing.

Let's go.

-Thank you. -Sure.

You see, this boy is the next Usain.

I'm telling you. This guy is good. Let me tell you about him.

He got a St. Jude's scholarship.

Tomorrow, I will be driving him myself.

You can't catch taxis. No.

Where you're going, they have to know that you come from a place surrounded by love.

Boy, they heard you. Sit down.

No, even when I sit down I want you all to know that I love him.

You see? I love you, boy.

I love you fucked up.

I want those guys to know

that you come from people that love you. I love you!

This is all about you.

What's wrong now?

What's the matter?

Goodness.

Baby, nothing is going to change between us.

It's going to be me

and you

forever.

-Really? -I know so.

In fact, I can see it.

What do you see?

I can start by saying

I see myself running the 100 meter with Usain.

I see you as an engineer by day,

superstar by night.

I see our huge home.

It's beautiful.

Inside, our children running around

that look like the both of us.

How could I forget?

What a nuisance.

I love him though.

He's a brother to me.

I love him too.

Please promise me.

What am I promising?

Babe, this is Sheli from DeepZone Records.

-How are you? -I'm good, yourself?

-Come. -Okay, I'm coming now, now.

Gosh, babe.

Please take him home, babe, before things get out of control.

Okay?

And you?

Will you be able to get back home?

Call me when you get home.

Go knock them dead. Hurry, hurry, hurry.

Bye.

-Let's go! -What?

-Let's go, man! -No.

-Give. -Take it.

-I'm not fighting. We're not fighting. -Let's go.

-You're-- -Let's go! Just get in the car.

You're going to a white school.

How do I open this one, boy?

-How do I open this? Like this? -Like this.

Mandla, get off me.

How am I going to drive like this?

Ekse, boy. Ekse.

Ekse, Mandla, dawg.

Mandla, wake up, boy.

Our getaway car will be parked at this exit point.

Eish.

-Boy, listen. I can't talk right now. -Brother, I…

Talk. What's going on? Get straight to the point.

Brother, I was driving,

and this kid just came out of nowhere.

-Where is Mandla? -I think Mandla is also dead.

Let's get to work, gents.

Listen.

Take Mandla and put him in the driver's seat.

What?

Take Mandla and put him in the driver's seat. Right now.

Go, Bolt.

Brother, are you still there?

-What do I do now? -Run.

Go right now.