Dudu?
Is that you?
Help me.
I don't know you. You're a dead man, a skeleton.
- I don't know you! - But you and me...
Shut up! Don't talk to me!
Leave me alone! Shut up!
Go back to your homes.
Jonah, I'm sorry. Forgive me.
You can stay here or come into the house.
Either way, we'll bring you some water or clothing.
I'm going to the hospital to get help.
There is no help.
Number 325, 325?
- I need an ambulance! - Get in line!
It's an emergency!
Everybody has an emergency!
Wait your turn!
There's a man who was beaten up.
He's under a cart.
You have to bring him here.
The doctors don't make house calls.
If he is hurt, call the police.
- Maybe they will bring him. - They won't.
They won't touch him. They won't even get close to him.
Nobody will.
He's very thin.
I think...
I think he's got...
Where is Jonah?
He's gone.
Is he dead?
Did somebody do something to him?
He left on his own. He wanted to go.
Mrs. Tafa told me.
An evil wind blows from the north, from a village.
- Do we agree? - Yes, we agree.
I see...
I see a raven. It's hopping on one foot.
Lillian's sister has a club foot. She came to Sarah's funeral.
- Do we agree? - Yes, we agree.
Death.
It took something from your home.
I see a demon in you.
I see a demon.
A demon in your body.
Go back to your village.
Cleanse yourself. Someone took a part of you.
Go home if you want to be cured.
- Do we agree? - Yes, we agree.
Thank you, Mrs. Gulubane.
Amazing. A miracle.
A miracle!
I must return to Tiro. This house is bewitched.
- You can't believe that. - I can't?
Then why did my baby die?
Why is my body so sore? Why does my head ache?
Mama, stay.
Mrs. Tafa will help you with Soly and Iris.
- Don't go. - I left money for the rent.
- And for food. - Stay, Mama.
I have to go. I'm doing it for you, Soly and Iris.
You know I'm right.
I must go.
How long does it take to break a spell?
As long as it takes to recover what was taken from me.
Mrs. Gulubane said it would be quick.
Mrs. Gulubane knows everything.
That's right. She helped solve our problem.
If the neighbors ask, what do you say?
That everything's fine.
I love you.
Come back soon.
Soly and Iris are here, they're eating mealie pap.
Mama called.
She called?
- Did you speak to her? - No, I called her.
Mama says everything's fine.
Do you want some pap?
Did she say when she'd call back?
No, but don't worry, I'll give her your message.
Thanks, but I need to speak to her.
I don't know when she'll call back, but if you're home I'll call you.
Don't look so sad.
The Lesoles are having a party. Go.
Don't worry, I'll take care of them.
You don't want people to think you have problems.
Your mother wouldn't want that.
She wouldn't.
Would she?
I'm glad you came.
- Is your mother still up north? - Yes.
They want her to stay a while.
- That's good news. - Your mother's lucky.
Enjoy yourself.
I like your smile.
- Really? - Can I come study at your place?
If you come, we won't study.
Then maybe after exams?
Chanda. Chanda!
Chanda.
Who's there?
Esther.
Don't look at me.
- Come in. - I can't.
- Your mother? - Don't worry.
Mama's not here.
We have to get you to a hospital.
I've been. The doctors were busy.
A nurse sewed me up.
They should've kept you.
They had no free beds. To them I'm just a whore.
That's not true.
You're my friend. My best friend.
It was a BMW.
When I got in...
...they beat me.
Then one of them said...
...he had AIDS, that he'd give it to me.
After that...
...I don't remember.
I woke up in a ditch.
How long were you there?
- Who found you? - The police.
All they said was...
...that I was a whore, that it served me right.
My little darlings!
You know what? Esther is here.
- Esther Macholo? - Yes. She fell off her bike.
She's staying in Mama's room.
- Is this a joke? - Esther has problems.
I bet she does.
I'd like to use your phone to call the shop in Tiro to tell Mama.
- Don't upset her. - I won't!
Hey, watch it!
We sent someone to your home. They didn't find anyone.
He's gone.
I'm sorry. Really sorry.
Don't apologize, child.
You look troubled. What is it?
I have a friend.
I think maybe...
...she might have...
She might have AIDS.
And also...
...a friend's mother is sick.
Very sick.
Bring her in to be tested.
If it turns out positive...
...we'll put her on our list for treatment.
- Is there a chance? - A chance?
There's always a chance.
I need to use your phone.
Think your mother wants you...
...living with that whore? - She'll understand.
She'd want me to get her babies away from her.
Like they took away Esther's family?
I don't care if she sleeps in a pigsty!
She's staying!
- And Soly and Iris are too! - You think you're so smart?
Satan is speaking through your mouth!
Let me call my mother. She'll say if it's Satan or me!
As long as that slut is in your house you won't speak to your mother!
Then I'll buy my own phone.
- With what? - I'll tell Mama everything you said.
That I have to do what Esther does to buy my own phone.
I'll tell everyone.
One night with her, and look how you talk!
Jezebel!
Use the phone, and go to the devil! See how far you get!
Mr. Kamwendo?
It's Chanda.
Yes.
May I speak to my mother?
Could you give her a message?
Ask her to call me back.
I need to speak to her.
Come home. Dinner's ready.
- Where's Iris? - I left her there.
Iris! Iris!
Soly, you dummy, you left without any candy.
Come here. Come when I call you.
I'll come when I want. Or not at all.
Stop that right now! Do as you're told!
- Now, you listen to me. - Leave me alone.
You're not my mother!
I want to stay with Papa! I hate you!
Come, sit down.
Look, give it your best shot.
You'll get a second chance.
- You're not at Mrs. Tafa's? - She's busy.
- Seen Iris? - She must be at Mrs. Tafa's.
- Soly says Mrs. Tafa is busy. - And your exam?
What's the matter?
I've disappointed everyone.
Not me.
You'll get another chance.
I'm sure you'll pass.
Chanda! Chanda.
There's been an accident. Come quick!
- Hello, ma'am. - She's the girl's sister.
Apparently they all drank beer and they fell into that hole.
Jacob! What happened?
Iris was leaning over the hole speaking to Sarah.
Paulo wanted to see Sarah.
They lowered him on a rope.
And he fell in.
Iris sent us to get help.
Iris! Iris! Iris!
Let them do their job.
Chanda!
Where are you going?
What are you doing?
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I won't be bad again.
I know. I know.
We found him!
You're alive, I was so frightened!
Something cushioned his fall.
Now move back, all of you.
Why didn't Mama come?
She wanted to say goodbye.
Then why isn't she here?
Maybe she didn't get the message.
It's a crying shame.
He was still so young.
A horrible accident!
Imagine falling into a hole like that?
He never stood a chance!
Mama should have been here.
I don't see why.
- She loved him. - That cheater?
That useless drunk who put her to shame?
His accident won't change anything.
It was no accident.
What do you mean?
Jonah either fell or was pushed because he had AIDS.
If you say that Jonah had the bug...
...people will say your mama has it too.
- They're already saying it. - No one's saying it.
- You sure? - They think your mother...
...was bewitched...
...and that Jonah had an accident. The truth.
- It's not true. - It's what they think!
That lie made my mother leave.
- Your lies! - My lies?
You convinced Mama to leave because you're scared of the bug.
And scared of what folks will say.
Why shouldn't we be?
Your mother never meant to come home. She's gone for good!
When I get home I'll pack my bags. I'm going to Tiro to fetch Mama.
- I won't let you go. - Try stopping me!
Fine, go ahead and break your mama's heart...
...and your own while you're at it!
Here's 500 rands.
It was to bring back my brothers and sister.
It's not enough. Take it.
I can't take it.
- Why? Because it's from whoring? - Of course not.
You saved my life.
If you hadn't taken me in, I'd be dead.
Please.
Mr. Kamwendo.
I'm Chanda.
Look at you.
Last time I saw you, you were so high. How you've grown.
I'm sorry to hear about your stepfather.
- You came to see your grandmother? - No.
I came to see Mama.
I called last week. I asked you to leave a message.
- Is something wrong? - No, child.
But she's not here.
I passed your message on, but your Aunt Lizbet said...
...your mother had left.
- I don't understand. - Your grandma came...
...and left a message for Mrs. Tafa.
- Didn't you get it? - No.
Your grandmother lives over that way.
It's shorter if you cut through the fields.
Thank you.
Hello?
It's Chanda.
What are you doing here?
- I came to see Mama. - She left.
I called last week. Mr. Kamwendo told me she left.
She didn't come home. Where is she?
In Polokwane, with friends.
Their car broke down.
She'll be back when it's fixed. Maybe a week.
How'd you find out? Did she call?
Are you calling me a liar?
Get in here!
- Where's Mama? - Go home, she'll be back soon.
I don't believe you. I'm going to the police!
You're trouble. Like your mother.
She defied God, she dishonored her family...
...and now the ancestors have disowned her.
- Is she dead? - She has the disease.
Divine punishment.
It's no more punishment than your club foot.
What sin did you commit?
- It's God's wrath! - What do you know?
Lizbet!
Enough.
That's enough.
She has the disease. We kept her for a while.
But she's very sick.
We hid her where the illness won't harm the family.
She's always shamed the family, even in death.
Where is she?
Mama!
Don't worry, Mama.
I'm with you.
Chanda.
I'm lost.
Don't worry. I've come to get you.
We're going home.
Mrs. Tafa.
How are you today?
Easy does it.
Thank you.
You're bringing us trouble.
It's her fault. The curse is that slut's fault!
You're bringing trouble to us all!
Welcome back.
I don't know what you're doing here. I've come to greet my friend Lillian.
You have a problem with that?
I know what goes on behind your doors.
This is the best family here.
If any of you disagree, I'd be happy to share your secrets.
Lillian needs your prayers. Will you pray for her?
We'll pray for her.
We're glad you're back.
It's true.
May I see your mother?
Forgive me.
Your mother and I wanted to protect you from shame.
- I know. - No.
You don't know.
I only thought of myself.
Letting her die like that.
People know we're friends.
When the ambulance arrived...
...I went and hid.
I prayed.
But it was for my son.
Why is that?
My son wasn't killed in a robbery.
He was so afraid people wouldn't love him anymore.
That's just crazy.
You think so?
I dishonored his death with a lie.
What a daughter you have.
What a daughter.
The gates are opening
We come from suffering
And we confessed our sins
And they repented
The gates of heaven are open