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Sir, can I help?

Yes my sister, I'm looking for a ring.

Uhm…

How much is this one?

R85 000.00.

Do you have one that’s on sale, perhaps?

Well, over here we have a 1.5 carat diamond

on eight carat rose gold.

for just R25 000.00.

Oh, okay.

If she loves you and you love her,

you can even tie a piece of string around her finger and it won’t matter.

What kind of price range are you looking at?

Who should I make the receipt to?

Joe.

Wait, man!

Can’t you see you’re going to bump this car. You fool!

Don’t you know how to drive?

You have mush for brains, man!

Get inside the car!

Get in, you fool! Damn it!

You don’t even have a license!

You’re so close, turn the wheels.

Stop!

I said turn the wheels, you fool.

Can’t you see?

You almost bumped my cars.

What nonsense!

Just stay inside the car!

The rest of you, pay attention…

and you’re very late!

-Yes, I’m late. -Where are you coming from?

Who gave you a black eye?

It’s your stubborn behavior.

Hello.

Hello!

Yes, hello.

You’re speaking to Nozipho Ndlovu.

Yes I’m calling to find out if the results are out yet?

Yes.

My student number is 1-333-4-7.

Yes.

Yes! Yes!

Oh, my…

Yes!

Yes, thank you.

Thank you very much. Yes!

I’m cum laude! I’m cum laude!

Mom, I passed!

Mom, I’m cum laude!

Cum laude!

Mom!

Cum laude!

I’m cum laude!

I passed!

Dad! I passed!

-Cum laude dad, I passed! -You passed.

The guy from my Investment Capitalist Restructuring,

got me an interview at Cohen and Tshabalala

Cohen and Tshabalala, what’s that?

It’s one of South Africa’s biggest investment companies.

The biggest company in South Africa is the municipality.

I’ve told all my friends you’re going to work for the municipality,

and you’ll uplift this community to greater heights.

You’re right Dad, that sounds very noble.

but this one I’m talking about, is the most prestigious one by far.

There's nothing prestigious about it.

But I think if you were to work for the municipality,

you’ll make a huge difference.

Geez, whose side are you on, Joe?

I’m not on anyone’s side.

I thought the plan was for you to stay here

and work for the municipality.

It’s fine, you can go to the interview,

but we’ll see what to do afterwards.

And you won’t be going alone, I’m coming with you.

Dad…

how about I ask Joe to come with instead?

Him?

I don’t have a problem with that.

You don’t mind?

Let me have a word with him.

You'd better watch her like a hawk.

-Do you hear me? -Hmm.

If anything happens to her, I’ll kill you.

Marry her.

I’m scared, Joe.

She was scared, but she could do it.

You should also say it,

words create your reality.

I’ll do it.

That’s it! That’s it!

The great thing is…

I’ll also be there

Maybe…

for you to go to the city is a good thing.

Maybe you’ll hate it there.

And that will give you a reason to come back home.

I don’t want you to regret not going

cause you'll

keep on wondering all the time.

Wondering about what?

What life would’ve been like in the city.

But for what reason?

-What do you mean? -Why would I come back home?

Rev the engine, bro.

Switch it off.

So you’re really marrying this girl?

I’m marrying her, man.

The time has come and I believe in marriage.

You will remain miserable because you don’t believe in marriage.

You are not dating her,

and you’ve never kissed her.

-You are scared to death of her. -Who says I’m scared of her?

-You’re scared of her. -Let me show you what real men do.

-Maybe it’s a fake ring, let me see. -Listen to this guy

Here you go.

-Hand me that… -Oh, my goodness.

-Thank you. -Wow!

It’s beautiful but the money that you wasted,

you could’ve bought cows with it.

Mrs. Ri.

-Joe. -Yes, Ma.

Is that a ring?

-What? -Yes, it is!

Let me tell you what happened, Ma.

I went to the shops to buy these sweets.

There are too many for me, do you want some?

I’m so happy for you, my child.

It wasn’t that long ago when you were just a child;

now you’re a grown man, who is about to propose to my daughter.

Can you keep this a secret for now?

But I will eat these sweets.

Mandla, please keep watch there.

I want to rev it and see if the gear is working.

Let’s finish this now, man.

Is there anything else you needed, Ma?

Do you have a dowry for me?

I do, I have seven cows, sir.

The others will recover.

Listen up, I’ll take five cows now,

the rest, I’ll take from your salary.

That means you won’t get paid for the month, understood?

-Oh? -Don’t act surprised.

Just take care of my daughter, okay?

Let me help you with that.

Do you remember this?

What is that?

A photo of us when we were kids; you still have it?

-Of course. -I remember it vividly.

Tell me something,

why did you insist that I bring my guitar?

You’re going to kiss my feet.

-Kiss your feet? Why would I do that? -Yes.

My mom’s cousin’s friend’s son’s uncle, works at Bat Centre as a bouncer.

Okay, so what then?

He said he will get you a gig on Friday.

You know I don’t like singing in front of a crowd.

You sing for me all the time.

And you are really good, so what’s the problem?

I know, but I only sing for you.

I wish you had asked me first before,

organizing all of this without my knowledge.

Why do I always have to dream for you?

-What is that supposed to mean? -Joe, it’s like you have no ambition.

You just want to stay in this little town and remain a mechanic.

Yes, that’s what I want.

You could be anything Joe.

-you could be a musician. -I don’t want to be anything.

I don’t even want to be a musician. I’m content with my life.

Is this about your father?

Get in the car, let’s go.

Yes, yes, yes, yes!

Oh my goodness!

Can you feel that breeze?

It’s good.

Joe, do you know a sky car,

the one at Moses Mabhida stadium?

I want to ride on the funicular there.

That sounds like a lot of trouble.

-No! -A funicular?

A funicular is a cable car

and you can see a beautiful view of the city from there.

You know what I think,

on your birthday we should come here

and spend the day together.

Picnic vibes?

Yes, vibes.

Do you promise?

I promise.

We have arrived.

Wow!

Here comes my money.

Hello, young lady.

Hello, you’re still staring at the buildings.

-How are you? -I’m fine thanks and you?

You’re so pretty.

You’ve got a real beauty here.

Let’s go in, you have money, right?

-Can you help us with the luggage? -Yes.

Let there be light.

You may enter.

In my Father’s house there are many mansions.

If it were not so, he would’ve told us so.

I’ll leave you to your baby-making.

That won’t happen, but thank you.

Very well then.

I thought there would be two beds.

My parents can never find out about this.

Don’t worry, I won’t say anything if you don't want.

What are those?

Bonang says, dress for the job you want; so I bought these online.

Don’t you think that heel is too high?

No, but let’s see.

Since when do you wear high heels?

This is the interview.

Okay.

I’m telling you, those heels are too high.

-Oh my goodness! -Walk in them, let’s see.

Walk over to me.

Okay.

Walk towards me. You’re walking so slowly.

Oh my!

Don’t you want to try again?

No, it’s okay.

So, what time is your interview tomorrow?

I don’t want to make you late.

I want to drive myself tomorrow.

Oh, why?

No particular reason.

It’s just that,

I feel like my dad forced you to come with me.

Not that I didn’t want you to come I’m happy you did

but you can’t always be holding my hand.

I want to be independent now.

Be an independent woman.

Yeah. Okay, I understand what you’re saying.

And then?

Oh no, not me.

What the…?

-Is it weird that this car is… -Excuse me!

Hi.

You took my parking spot.

I need it for an important meeting.

-With who? -Kags Kitane.

Girly, please take your gangster ride and your awful outfit

and get the hell out of here.

This company has a reputation to keep, okay

Actually girly, I want this parking spot

and I’m not going to be late.

Okay, I’ll move.

Miss Spirited.

I’ll enjoy breaking that.

Hi, I’m here to see Mr Kitane.

-Hi, Marc. -Morning, Jess.

Is this Mr Kitane’s office?

Hello!

Hello.

How can I help you?

I’m here for my interview.

Are you sure you’re not here

-for church collections? -No.

Sit down.

Mr Kitane’s running late.

Cappuccino or caffe latte?

Yes.

Yes what?

Milk or almond milk?

How do you milk an almond?

You’re wasting my time.

Oh my word!

What happened?

Good morning.

Morning Mr Kitane.

You got into a water fight between the parking lot and here?

Marc.

Girly.

-Thank you. -Oh wow.

Thanks Marc.

I guess you can change if you want.

I won’t look, scout’s honor.

I’m done.

Great.

Oh, it suits you.

Look, we have a policy of not dating in the office,

and I’m quite tempted to not give you the job based on that.

It’s a joke.

Your face.

We can totally date in the office.

Alright, let’s get into it.

Tell me, what do you think

of the geo-political situation in relation to distribution of plastic products,

on a macro-economic scale?

Uhm…

-Con… contemporary… -Just relax.

There you go.

Look you’re beautiful,

okay but getting this job has nothing to do with your looks,

your dress, your shoes, but your brain.

So answer the question.

Joe!

Joe!

Joe!

Joe! I got the job Joe. I got the job!

I got the job!

I did it!

I did it, Joe!

Joe…

We’re just friends?

Yes, we’re just friends.

Are you sure?

Yes we’re friends, what’s up with you?

Okay!

In that case, I think I met the man of my dreams.

I met my future husband today and I got the job.

Yeeeees!

What’s wrong? I got the job.

-Are you okay? -Yeah I’m okay.

I told you I’d get it.

Please hold these for me.

Let’s go.

I need to go home.

Can I have your

Argentinian sliced beef,

covered in organic julienne vegetables.

With creped walnut, with your mayo…

wasabi mayo actually, on the bed of bok choy.

Excellent choice and for you, sir?

What does this SQ mean?

Subject to quotation.

Oh.

Just give me a glass of water.

-Thank you. -No problem.

Are you okay, Joe?

Yes.

Did I do something wrong?

No.

So what’s the problem because you’re upset--

Nozi, I said I’m fine!

Stop bombarding me with questions.

I said, there’s nothing wrong.

What’s wrong with me is that you won’t stop asking me what’s wrong.

I’m going to the toilet.

Yes mom, I got the job offer.

You got the job.

She got the job.

Come home and we’ll have a little celebration with a few ladies from Church.

Mom that’s the issue, I won’t be able to come home,

-because I start work tomorrow. -That’s nonsense!

Put Joe on the phone!

He wants to talk to you.

-To me? Why? -I don’t know.

Take the phone!

Bra Moses?

Have you proposed yet?

Bra Moses, please calm down.

Calm down my ass!

You’re such a fool!

You’re useless just like your father!

You both have no balls…

Damnit!

What did he say?

Do you still want me to stay here with you?

Is that what he asked?

No, I’m asking you.

Do you still want me to stay here with you?

It would be good to have a friend,

but what are you going to be doing here, Joe?

Momzy!

KK.

Hey.

Look at you.

So, you said dad wanted to see me.

What’s going on?

He wants to see you.

Your dad is not doing okay.

He’s made a decision about something

and I’m not allowed to tell you.

I think he’s watched too much Succession.

Okay.

Should I be worried?

No.

You know he’s sick--

Yes, I know but I know you also tell me when

he comes up with stuff.

-I prefer he tells you himself. -You can’t even look at me.

-What’s going on? -No, it’s okay.

Honey.

Hey.

Leave us.

So, what’s up?

What’s up?

Yeah.

What’s up

is I have testicles the size of tennis balls.

Fuck me!

Stings like fucking hell.

Testicular cancer, they’re not going to operate.

Six months from now

I am dead without an heir.

Dad, come on, you’ve got me.

Useless piece of shit!

If you’re not married by the time I die,

you inherit nothing.

-Dad listen, listen-- -Shut the fuck up!

Give me some water.

Give me some water!

Find yourself a girl.

Not one of those city sluts

you’re used to frolicking around town with.

A good girl.

Oh fuck.

So if you can go to the next page,

you’ll see that we need them

to let go of some of their workers,

and mechanize their factories

in order to ensure that they reach the profits that Jessie mentioned.

So we’re looking at 50% retrenchments

of our KZN factories.

That’s quite a bit.

And 30% retrenchments

of our smaller factories in the North West.

And right at the top of our next page,

this one’s unfortunate.

We need to shut down the Stanger plant completely.

No sir, firing all those people?

Surely there’s another way.

I’m sorry, Kags, I’ll take her out the room.

Young lady, do you have an alternate method

to what my senior analysts have been looking into for months?

At the moment 92.3% of our sales

-are from international markets. -Tell us something new.

A goodwill local campaign could drastically increase our local sales.

Rands not dollars, I see.

I was thinking Pan-African.

What about it?

Well, uhm like…

if you, you know uhm…

if you focus on…

uhm not Europe…

uhm and… uhm…

and on the greatest untapped market.

Instead of firing all those people, we expand.

Wow, so you mean right through Africa?

Really, really good ideas there, rookie.

I mean you are saving jobs that’s a big tick.

Huge billings like freaking amazing.

So I think we need to celebrate this on Saturday, yeah?

Is that a yes?

Oh and by the way please,

cancel whatever plans you have…

for today ’cause it's definitely going to be an all-nighter.

But it’s Friday.

So, is that a problem?

-Look you want to be at the top right? -Yes.

Exactly.

So you know that you’ve got to work your way up the shaft.

Okay, it’s nothing I can’t handle.

Hello.

Hey, Joe,

about tonight, I can’t make it anymore.

Don’t worry about it, I understand.

I’ve got a gig.

Do you?

Yes. I was hoping that we could talk Saturday evening.

Oh no, I can’t another work thing.

-it’s a celebration. -How about Sunday evening then?

That’s fine, Sunday you and I--

Okay, I have to go now.

Don’t be mad.

Hi.

Sbuda.

-Hi, bra P. -How are you doing?

-I’m good, how are you? -I’m well, thanks.

This is for my artist’s bill last week.

Thank you, my brother.

-How is everything going? -Things are going well.

Who’s this guy?

Be wary of people, bro

They're looking out for themselves

You know you're in a real world here

You came alone, you'll leave alone

Hmm.

Okay.

Okay, he’s not bad, yes?

Yeah.

You can tell that this guy is hurting,

but he’s good.

I think this set is going to be interesting, I’m sticking around.

My love…

You went missing

In the cities

Oh, my love

You went missing

I gave you all my heart

But you don't realize that

You slipped away from me

I can't do it anymore

You're forever busy I can't get hold of you

Your phone is forever off

You're always absent at home

Hey, Joe.

Do you mind coming to fetch me here?

Sure, I enjoy driving around on a Saturday night.

Why don't you just say if you can't manage it?

Don’t worry about it.

I don’t know what else to say to you, you were in a foul mood the whole day.

I’ve already said I’m sorry about last night.

Don’t stress, I’m coming back to fetch you.

Oh okay.

You can even tell me what you wanted to tell me.

Sure.

Bye.

Hey girl, you made it. Look at you.

I’m so glad you made it.

Let’s go inside, the party is banging.

My guy, get this piece of crap out of here.

It’s making a noise.

Please, man.

-My guy, you’re here, great. -How’s it?

Can you get us our usual drinks.

-Let’s take a seat. -Okay.

-It’s going to be lit tonight -For sure.

Here we go.

Look over there.

Is that Tira?

A lot of famous people come here.

The boys, the boys.

Hi.

Guys, this is Nozi

Okay, enough, enough.

Another round.

Okay, you guys already know the rules, she doesn’t.

-So we lick it -Lick it!

We lick it, we shoot it

and we suck it.

On three.

Get some salt

One… Two… Three… Lick!

And shoot it.

And you suck it.

Ooh, that’s a good one.

Should we go for another round?

-Let me chase it with this beer. -It’s the one.

Listen!

Guys let’s got to the dance floor.

Okay!

…to leave a message.

Uhm… Nozi

uhm…

I’m here. I’m parked outside…

Your phone is off.

When you switch it back on, call me.

Please respond to my voicemail.

Ok.

-Hi. -Hello.

Later, man.

-How did you get in here? -I also know influential people.

-Let’s dance. -Okay.

Hey, I wanted to get more drinks yeah?

Oh, okay.

-This is Joe, Joe, this is Kags. -What’s up, Joe?

I’m going to get more drinks before karaoke night.

Let’s go to the bar Joe. We’re coming back, yeah.

Joe…

Oh, man…

What’s going on, bro? Do you have a problem with me?

-A problem with you? -Yeah.

Actually, I can see what you’re planning.

A plan?

I don’t understand, am I like some super villain or something?

Don’t take me for a fool!

I know why you brought Nozi here.

You want to take her back to your place and…

…and what?

You don’t have honorable intentions with her.

Joe, you can’t even say it.

Come on, Joe, yeah of course I’m going to fuck her--

-So why… -Fuck off! fuck off!

Listen here, Nozi is not like other girls.

Boy, relax.

Don’t cause a scene.

Nozi is a big girl and she knows how to take care of herself.

Okay?

R1500.00. Do you want to take this?

Or you’ll pay for the next one?

My goodness!

Let’s do this, black card.

Make it R1700.

You see the thing is,

Nozi has been accelerated to business class.

So how about you piss off before she realizes that you’re economy?

Okay?

-Thank you. -Thank you. Great service all the time.

Can we head back?

Come on, Joe.

Come on let’s go.

Joe, come on, let’s go.

How do we eat sushi without that…?

Tyson, come on you know how she gets, bro.

-she always does this. -Okay.

-Let’s eat guys. -Exactly.

It’s so delicious, don’t you want to try some, Joe?

Come on, give it a try.

I don’t eat raw fish.

If you put some of that avo, it’s really really good.

Now this is the best Avo in the world.

In fact, just put the whole thing. Trust me.

I’m not a fool, my man,

I’m from Stanger, I know what wasabi is.

Stop making a fool out of me.

Shots being fired, bro look

-relax its good vibes here. -Yeah!

I don’t know how you do things in the rurals,

but here we’re nice. So chill.

Alright, what do you know about the rural areas?

Guys from the rural areas know how to treat others.

They aren’t assholes like you.

Joe, calm down. What’s wrong with you?

I need the toilet.

It’s that way, don’t get lost.

Don’t get lost, I’m trying to help you.

I’m sorry, he’s not normally like this.

No don’t worry about it, relax.

Talking about drama, actually

my dad is sick, but if I’m lucky, he’s actually going to die soon.

Okay I know that sounds like very weird,

and like why the heck would I say that, right?

He’s an asshole.

Like the way he treats me is just…

The only thing I can get from him right now is my inheritance.

In Durban

The city of wonders

You trust someone and they hurt you

A young girl sleeping

With the boss to get the job

Can’t you see, he only wants to have sex with you

Please don’t trust him

Please don’t trust him

Yo guys, I’m just going go to the bar, yeah…

Please don’t trust him

Please don’t trust him

Please don’t trust him

This boy has raw talent. He’s good.

You might have something here.

-I think so too. -Yes.

-I’ll chat to him and give him my card. -He just needs a chance.

He was really good.

-Excuse me boy. -I need to go…

Wait a minute, here’s my card.

Call me when you’re ready to record an album.

Okay sure.

Geez.

Does he know the opportunity, he’s giving up?

Yo, can we get the shots that were ordered for table One VIP?

I’m just trying to have a good time.

-Have some fun. -Uh-huh.

-Oh, where’d you go? -I was just here.

Hey, perfect timing.

Bra Moss.

We’re at this place… it’s noisy

because of karaoke.

Wait, what? You’ve never done coke before?

-No. -No way.

What?

-Let’s go. -What’s wrong with you?

Nozi, let’s go. What are you two discussing?

-Why are you grabbing me like that? -Can’t you see that he’s a thug!

Stop it!

-I’m tired of you. -You’re hitting me for these thugs!

You leave me alone!

-Relax Joe. -Leave me alone man!

Nozi, those people are thugs!

-Wow! -Are you okay?

-Are you okay? -Yeah.

-Are you okay? -Yeah I’m good.

I’m good, let’s drink.

-I’m sorry about my friend. -No, don’t be.

Look, you’re sure you don’t want me to take you home?

Come on, let me take you home.

We can do dinner, this week?

Okay cool, oh snap. I think that’s your Uber.

Yeah.

Drive safely.

-Yo, Kags. -Hey, Ty.

-I’m drunk. -Drive safe guys.

-Kags baby! -You see now.

Way to go boy!

-Come here! -Geez!

So, one thing about rural chicks is that…

the only language they understand is to be hit in the head and dragged home.

Wow, shit I’m actually going to marry her.

That is humor, right?

No, this is for my inheritance, dude.

-My dad wants me to get married. -And then why wouldn’t you marry me?

Well, to quote him,

no city sluts.

-Totally not toxic. -His words not mine.

Anyway, do you want to go back to your place,

get high and naked?

Well is my name Kags or what?

What about daddy?

He doesn’t stay in my penthouse.

I guess I’ll call you daddy.

Get in the car.

Don’t trip.

This is co-habiting

You’re supposed to be protecting her from drugs.

-But I’m trying my best here, Moses-- -Your best is nonsense!

You’re supposed to be protecting her from drugs.

A man protects his woman.

Dad, that’s not what being a man is.

What are you guys doing here?

-Drugs. -What drugs, dad?

Okay family, can we all just calm down.

Oh you’re the one that called them.

Nozi, please calm down.

Joe, do me a favor and leave before I kill you.

She must be high from the drugs, my daughter would never kill anyone.

I didn’t do any drugs, Ma.

-I’m taking you home -No, Dad! I’m staying right here.

You, get the hell out of here! Get out, Joe!

-Why am I leaving, what did I do? -Do you want to drag me again?

I said get out, Joe!

You’re an idiot, get out of my sight!

Get out!

Get out!

-Don’t push me! I’m leaving. -Then leave!

You’re a useless fool, you know nothing.

-Bra Moses, please. -A nonentity!

Bra Moses, please I’ll fix this. I promise.

-Please don’t go like this, I’ll fix this. -This is bullshit!

Mom, please talk to him.

-Bra Moses, please. -Leave me alone!

Please don’t do this.

Ma… Bra Moses, please!

Nozi wait, please wait.

I didn’t take the drugs.

Even if I did, it’s none of your business.

Nozi, you’re looking at this the wrong way.

What’s your problem? Why are you being an asshole?

I’m your friend not your thing!

I didn’t say you’re my thing.

So why did you grab me like that at the club?

-The song that you made about my boss. -Okay, I’m sorry.

I’m sorry that I forcefully grabbed you at the club

but can’t you see what your boss is up to?

-Your boss just wants… -To sleep with me?

So, I’m here to live my life and you don’t want that.

Wait, Nozi. Wait.

Go home, Joe, go back to your small and safe life.

-I don’t want that. -Nozi, please don’t do this.

You’re not going anywhere without me. Where you go, I go.

Listen I get that you’ve got anger issues

but you’ve never directed them at me.

Nozi, don’t do this. Everyone’s staring at…

-Nozi -Move!

Nozi, don’t do this, people are staring at us now.

Nozi, I beg you of you!

Nozi, please!

Nozi!

Wait right there.

Hey, give me that!

After causing such a big scene, I want to make sure this is all of it.

Do you have any vacancies?

-No we don’t. -It’s that bad.

Thank you.

How’s it, my brother. Do you have a job for me?

No job.

Yes, boy.

Tell me why do you want to be a musician?

-A musician? -Yes.

Actually, I don’t really want to be a musician.

I don’t like singing that much…

It’s just a hobby, I enjoy playing the guitar.

I really want to be a mechanic.

Oh, so you just want to be a musician to make money?

You need to understand that you won’t make money overnight.

It doesn’t work like that.

I understand that, sir.

I don’t need a lot of things.

My plan actually is to marry the love of my life.

Once I marry her, I won’t be a burden to you anymore.

Oh young love.

Listen kid, I know what you’re going through.

You remind me of myself when I first came to Durban.

Okay, get your guitar, get in the booth and let’s see what you’ve got.

Things are tough, times are hard

I want to head back home

Things are tough, times are hard

I want to go back home

In Dukuza

Life is easier

Kid, don’t you have other songs that talk about

something either than your home?

What are you trying to say, sir?

Your songs are all about different places.

We’re not about geography here.

I don’t see a problem with what I’m singing.

Kid, at the club you were singing with feeling and passion.

That’s what I want, sing with passion.

Yeah, but those songs came to me spontaneously.

Yes, because you were inspired by a woman.

You were thinking about your girlfriend and those words came out.

-So what do you want me to do? -Sing your truth!

Okay, cover your eyes with your hat.

In fact cover your whole face.

Trust me.

That’s it.

Now take a deep breath,

in, out…

think about your girl

and sing whatever comes to mind.

I’m asking

What made us fight so much

My girl

I’m wondering What drove us apart girl?

Here’s my offer.

I would like to work with you for three months.

I’ll give you a place to stay and I’ll pay you R10 000 a month

Sound good?

Okay?

If the album is a hit and you make money, you pay me back.

If the album fails, it’s okay, you don’t have to pay me back.

Listen to me carefully now.

I’m talking to you man to man.

Go and beg your girl for forgiveness.

Show some remorse.

A real man humbles himself and asks for forgiveness.

Can we meet up so I can apologize properly?

It’s fine, I’ll send you my address.

Okay, thank you.

Okay, this is us.

Oh, look at you, my gosh.

Don’t go too far.

This is going so fast.

Yeah well, when you meet the right person this is what happens.

-What the fuck do you want here? -Hey fuck you! I’m not here for you!

What are you doing here Joe?

Joe, go home.

-Stop pushing me! -What are you going to do?

Stop it!

-Joe, just leave him. -Get out of here, man!

Just leave him, Kags. You know how he is.

You know how he gets.

-Joe you’re going to kill him. -You’re trying to fight me!

Joe!

Joe!

Joe, just go! Go home!

Can we please go Kags, please.

-Joe stop it. -Nozi, wait!

Nozi, wait!

Get over here because you started it!

What the hell?

-Ouch! -Aaww!

Can you see what I was saying.

You’re turning into your fucking dad!

-Just fucking go! -Yeah, just fucking leave!

Let’s go, get in the car.

Get off my fucking car, Joe!

The whole situation is frustrating me.

Calm down.

Go home, sit down and have a conversation with yourself.

And write those lyrics.

And the keys?

Welcome.

You can stay here for six months while we record your album.

Oh, thank you.

Don’t you dare text that girl first.

Let her send you a text first.

-Later kid. -Bye.

That was my first time.

What?

Why didn’t you say something?

It felt stupid.

Had you told me, I would’ve maybe like tried to make it…

I don’t know a little special.

Look, for what it’s worth,

you didn’t feel like a virgin.

Hey,

are you okay?

Yeah, yeah.

It’s Joe.

Joe. oh yeah.

Yeah, he loves you.

No, he doesn’t.

Yeah he does or unless he’s a psycho.

Don’t talk about Joe like that.

You don’t know him.

He’s had a rough background

-His father killed his mother, -That’s bullshit.

his sister and his brother.

He was a cop and then one unfortunate day,

he just lost it and decided to kill everyone.

And then Joe survived.

But I mean like doesn’t like that kind of stuff

-happen all the time -Yes but he’s in pain.

So what like, were you his only friend or something?

Not really, you know. He had nowhere to stay.

So my dad took him in and he lived with us at the backroom.

Okay, so you and Joe go way back.

That’s it, right?

I’ll just tell him…

Wait, wait trust me don’t text him back.

Sometimes you need to be mean in order to be kind.

It’s like tough love.

Joe just needs to calm down really, that’s it.

Okay?

Why have you forsaken me?

What are you doing to me?

God why have you forsaken me?

What are you doing to me?

I feel so alone in this world

I have no mother

Even those I trusted

They are also gone

God why have you forsaken me?

What are you doing to me?

God why have you forsaken me?

What are you doing to me?

-That I’m yours -Wait, kid, stop rushing.

Listen to me.

One, two. One, two.

We have agreed

We have agreed

That I’m yours and you’re mine

No matter what anyone says

Baby, you’re mine and I’m yours

No matter what anyone says

We have agreed

You’re always in taverns

You don’t even respect your body

You’re just selling it

You’re out of control!

Nozi, you’re out of control!

Nozi, lady of the night

Nozi, you’re out of control!

Nozi, lady of the night

Are you okay?

Yes.

Where have you been all my life?

I need to pee.

Get dressed.

Are you okay?

Yes, I’m fine.

I’m just tired.

I think it’s time for you to go now.

Right.

Right, this is Nozi.

Good evening, sir.

-Good evening, ma’am. -Hi.

-I’m pleased to meet you. -Yeah, uhm okay.

Sorry about my dad,

-I told you he’s an asshole. -Yeah.

Is she the one?

Aah yeah, pops,

She is.

They really expected a lot from me.

Dad was quite upset, so I chose to come to the city

because he wanted me to work at our local municipality.

Just to change things up a little bit,

but I feel like I can do quite a…

But I feel like I can do a lot more here.

Indeed, you’re already doing better

because she helped us save one of our factories.

The Stanger factory, actually.

Which means I saved people’s jobs

and no family is going to bed hungry.

Thank you.

Honey?

Are you okay?

I’m fine.

Uhm yeah, I think you should sit.

Let’s let him rest.

Good night sir, I’ll pray for you.

-Kagiso. -Yeah.

She’ll do.

Okay.

Kid.

Open the door kid.

This is really not a good time for you to be here.

Don’t worry, I won’t stay long.

I want us to talk about the album launch.

I’ll come in whilst you think about it.

Is everything okay?

Yes, everything is fine.

You’re in a foul mood, what’s wrong?

My boy,

why do you have so much rage?

Where does it come from?

This is my wife.

I moved from the rural area to the city

to ask her to marry me.

I had been in love with her since we were kids.

By the time I got to the city and declared my love for her.

Things went pear-shaped.

She said she was too young

and she couldn’t marry me.

Then one day at one of my events

I bumped into her backstage.

All my feelings came rushing back

and she was also happy to see me.

we danced until the morning.

Nine days later we got married.

We were crazy in love.

We were then hit with some bad news

She had cancer, cancer of the womb.

We took all our savings and travelled the whole continent of Africa.

When we got back, it wasn’t even a year

and she was taken from me.

Then what did you do?

Joe,

when she passed I had a lot of rage.

I felt all of it.

The little time I was given with her

it was the best time of my life.

If this girl doesn’t come back in your life,

I don’t think you’ll ever love anyone as much as her.

Heal my boy, heal.

You need to find your peace.

You need to find your peace.

Right there, there we go.

-Okay, just look at me okay. -Okay.

Will you marry me?

Look, I know things have been moving really really fast.

but I know like, when you know, you just know.

Hey say something.

Nozi?

-Nozi? -Yes

Yes?

-Yes. -Yes?

Yes!

Oh, I’m shaking.

I’m shak… thank you.

Nozi, you’re out of control

Nozi, you’re a lady of the night

Nozi, you’re out of control

Hello.

Joe we need to talk.

Oh okay, about what?

Let’s talk in person.

Really?

Should I send you my address?

Sure. I’ll come to your place.

I’ll be home.

Okay, bye.

Hello.

Hello.

Can I come in?

Oh sorry, yes please come in.

This is a nice place.

Thank you. It’s not too bad.

Can I get you something to drink?

I’ve got juice, wine, beer, Whisky?

No, thanks.

Okay.

Would you like to have a seat?

-Sure. -Okay.

Why do you hate me so much?

I don’t hate you, where is this coming from?

I heard your song on YouTube.

That’s just a song.

It doesn’t mean anything.

I’m just expressing myself through my music.

But none of those things are true about me

You’ve never told me you loved me.

You’ve never told me you cared for me.

But Nozi, I’ve always treated you like gold.

Then, why would you say those things about me?

Why? How?

Okay, tell me what I did wrong.

Tell me where I went wrong,

’cause clearly there’s something wrong that I did.

And I’m not aware and I need to apologize--

-You want to know what you did? -Yes!

-You want to know what you did? -Yes!

You left me.

-I left you? -Yes you left me.

-You were mine Nozi. -No, I was never yours.

-You were mine Nozi, I’m telling you. -I was never yours

because you’re still wet behind the ears and you're not a man enough .

Listen here!

I am a man.

You know…

Take a good look at me, Nozi.

Look at my life right now

Look at how I dress now.

Look at the apartment I live in.

Girls are throwing themselves at me.

Actually Nozi,

I have everything Kags has.

Oh little boy!

You are not a man.

You’re an asshole.

A piece of shit,

who goes around telling people lies about me.

You think I haven’t heard your music?

That you think I’m some fucking bitch!

-Telling people lies about me? -But Nozi, you know that's not true.

It’s my name, Joe.

Nozi, Nozi, Nozi.

Oh,

I’m engaged now.

A real man with balls asked me to marry him.

When I wake up in the morning

And look into your eyes

Kid, that’s not cutting it.

Who are you calling a kid?

You, who else am I talking to?

-Don’t call me kid. -Relax, you are a kid.

-Don’t tell me I’m a kid! -Hey man!

-Stop calling me a kid, I’m not a kid! -Hey stop, wait!

Stop!

-Vusi I’m gonna beat this kid up. -I said don’t call me a kid.

Control yourself!

I’m sorry, we don’t operate like this you know that.

-It’s this kid -He’s a crazy kid.

-Don’t call me crazy! -You! Calm down!

Calm down!

Let me deal with him, please.

Please wait for me in the studio.

What’s wrong with you?

Do you know who that is?

What’s wrong with me?

What is all this rage?

Nozi came to see me

and your advice was bullshit.

-This is about a woman? -Yes, a bloody woman!

You’re the one who said I should express my feelings through my music.

Break up with her then!

How can I break up with the love of my life?

-She hates me now because of you. -Forget about her!

-Forget about her? -I’m not a loser like you!

I'm not a loser like you.

You Vusi,

you failed to meet your wife's needs.

Hit me!

You want to hit me, right?

Hit me, hit me right here!

You’re a pathetic excuse of a man.

I don’t need advice from you.

I don’t need anything from you.

My boy,

I wonder what did your father did to you.

Why are you like this?

He beat me up.

He abused me.

My father…

killed my mother, he killed my whole family.

I don’t have a family because of him.

My brother is dead, my sister is dead.

-I’m sorry, boy. -Don’t touch me, don’t touch me.

Don’t touch me.

I’m sorry, my boy.

Nozi, can we talk?

Yes.

-My darling. -Ma?

Are you sure about what you're doing?

What do you mean, Ma?

We thought you were going to marry Joe.

I thought you also had feelings for him.

The thing is with Joe…

even if I had feelings for him.

Joe has allowed this demon of rage to rule him.

He has become his father’s son.

Don’t you think this spirit is spurred on,

-by replacing him with someone else? -No.

You can’t blame me for Joe’s behavior.

You can’t blame me for choosing to live my life.

What I really want to know is,

are you certain that you love this boy?

-A snobbish boy from a rich home? -Yes, Ma.

I’m certain of it.

I’m 100% sure that I love him,

and I want to marry this snobbish boy from a rich family.

Please get him for me.

Tell me,

why did you do it, Dad?

What reason did you have to do what you did?

I’m talking to you! Answer me when I’m talking to you, Dad!

You killed my sister and my brother.

Lesego and Sphe are dead because of you!

Ladies,

sorry do you mind if I steal my queen-to-be for a second?

Thank you.

They are so shy.

-Err… I was thinking -Yes?

maybe we shouldn’t spend tonight or tomorrow together

No babe, it’s my birthday tomorrow.

I know and I know it’s important,

but remember tradition is tradition.

The groom shouldn’t see the bride the day before the wedding.

It’s bad luck.

You know that right?

But I don’t want to spend my birthday alone.

Why you got to be so sad? You’re not going to be alone.

You’ve got your mom, you’ve got your sisters.

Huh?

Please?

Baby.

Look we’re about to spend the rest of our lives together.

Okay. I’m literally just asking for like

like a day or two just to…

you know meditate on our future, like this is big.

You know, big bro.

I remember when you asked me if I wanted to be a musician,

and I said no I don’t.

I’ve changed my mind now.

I hope to also change someone’s life one day.

Help them make better choices in life.

My boy! The wool has been removed from your eyes.

Never say never.

You know there’s one thing that makes you a man.

When you do things, do them from the heart.

You just hope that people receive it well.

Thank you for being a father to me.

Bring it in.

Joe-Joe!

I’m proud of you.

-Do you hear me? -Yes.

You’ve come a long way.

Mom, I’m stepping out for a bit.

The city has swallowed you up

I don’t know

What else to do

I keep asking myself

My darling, I’ve lost you

In the city

My darling, I’ve lost you

I gave you my heart but you don’t see it

Joe.

You remembered.

Yes, you also remembered.

Happy Birthday.

Thank you.

Would you like to go for a drive around the city to celebrate?

I’d like that.

Let’s go.

Thank you.

Mmm.

How come you’re spending your birthday alone?

You know I’m a loner.

I don’t have a lot of friends and…

my life is mostly about work and Kags.

You know,

-I have a request. -Yeah?

Can we just be happy today,

and enjoy your birthday without it being awkward.

Can we also forget about what’s happened.

Let’s just pretend I’ve never told you about my feelings.

Lets also pretend like you’ve never met the Kags of this world.

Let’s just enjoy this night,

I mean, it’s your birthday after all.

Just for tonight.

How does that sound?

I think that’s a good idea.

Yeah, to going back in time.

Those waves are too small.

Look there… nope.

-Jump on top of me, hold me! -No.

It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

A part of me wishes that the sun never rose.

Err…

there’s something I want to tell you

For the past ten years,

I’ve been in love with you

and I still love you.

I didn’t have the guts to tell you before.

I bought this ring while we were still in Stanger

before we moved to the city

Because I knew without a doubt that you love me too.

When we got home I was going to ask you to marry me,

and make me a man amongst men.

I would’ve said yes, Joe

but it’s too late now.

What do you mean it’s too late?

Is this the life you envisioned for yourself in Durban?

Please take me home.

Joe.

Where do you see us in the next ten years?

This is where I see us,

I’m still a musician,

you’re a successful business woman.

And kids?

When you’re ready.

I’m going to be a good father.

I’ll be a better father than my father was to me.

Let’s go.

Are you sure you’re okay?

I just need five minutes, like just five minutes.

-Talk, what’s wrong? -My goodness!

-I just need five minutes! Just five! -Guys let’s leave the room.

Let’s give her five minutes, out everyone, please.

Just move!

Move! Move! Move! Please!

I bought it while we were still at Stanger before we moved to the city.

because I knew without a doubt that you loved me too.

You may all be seated.

Love

Love is a beautiful thing.

I’ve been joining people for a long time.

When I see a couple in love, I join them in matrimony.

Couples I don’t even know.

With others I could tell that it won’t last.

But this, this is real.

God says this union will last forever.

-Groom, are you ready? -Yeah man, let’s get this going.

-Bride, are you ready? -Yes, sir.

They are both ready.

I’m also ready.

There are only ready people here.

I say to you

Love each other always.

Oh, my goodness!

Where is she going?

What’s going on?

We have agreed

We have agreed

That you are mine and I’m yours

Joe!

Joe!

Go!

I don’t want to get married, Joe.

Subtitle translation by: Percy Smith