1 00:03:33,146 --> 00:03:35,239 - Mamma? - Yes, my child? 2 00:03:35,348 --> 00:03:37,179 Why am I not a bird? 3 00:03:37,517 --> 00:03:39,712 - A bird? - Yes, a bird. 4 00:03:40,687 --> 00:03:42,086 What do you mean, my daughter? 5 00:03:42,188 --> 00:03:44,884 Why can't I fly like a bird? 6 00:03:45,625 --> 00:03:48,560 Because you are not a bird. Because you are you. 7 00:03:49,629 --> 00:03:52,029 What if I was a bird? 8 00:03:54,667 --> 00:03:56,259 You're not a bird. 9 00:04:08,581 --> 00:04:10,412 But if I was a bird... 10 00:04:10,650 --> 00:04:13,414 if you were a bird, we could fly... 11 00:04:13,519 --> 00:04:16,716 and be there quickly and not have to walk so far. 12 00:04:18,324 --> 00:04:21,623 Well, you are not a bird, my daughter. 13 00:04:23,663 --> 00:04:25,631 Yes. But why? 14 00:04:27,033 --> 00:04:30,400 Beauty, you ask too many questions. 15 00:04:51,824 --> 00:04:53,291 Hello. 16 00:04:53,393 --> 00:04:55,884 - How are you? - I'm fine. 17 00:04:55,995 --> 00:04:58,486 We are looking for the village of Rooihoek. 18 00:04:59,065 --> 00:05:02,193 I am from that village. It's that way. 19 00:05:02,802 --> 00:05:04,167 How far is it? 20 00:05:04,337 --> 00:05:07,397 Not too far. But not close, either. 21 00:05:07,707 --> 00:05:10,141 We have been traveling for about two hours. 22 00:05:10,243 --> 00:05:12,575 - Two hours? - Yes. 23 00:05:12,945 --> 00:05:14,640 Is there a school there? 24 00:05:15,214 --> 00:05:16,681 A school? 25 00:05:16,916 --> 00:05:18,440 We are teachers. 26 00:05:18,551 --> 00:05:21,543 In search of a school where we can teach. 27 00:05:21,654 --> 00:05:23,645 We have been looking for a long time. 28 00:05:23,756 --> 00:05:25,155 How long? 29 00:05:25,258 --> 00:05:27,590 Two years. And a bit. 30 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:31,088 Two years? That is a long time. 31 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:34,357 Do they need teachers in your village? 32 00:05:34,834 --> 00:05:37,325 I don't know. You shall have to ask. 33 00:05:37,537 --> 00:05:38,765 Thank you. 34 00:05:38,938 --> 00:05:41,566 If it is as far as you say, then we best be going. 35 00:05:41,674 --> 00:05:43,539 Go well. 36 00:06:41,801 --> 00:06:42,927 Hello. 37 00:06:44,704 --> 00:06:47,298 - Is this the queue to see the doctor? - Yes. 38 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:48,806 Thank you. 39 00:06:49,409 --> 00:06:50,933 Where are you from? 40 00:06:51,043 --> 00:06:53,534 - Rooihoek. - Rooihoek? 41 00:06:53,646 --> 00:06:55,170 That is far. 42 00:06:55,815 --> 00:06:57,305 Yes, it is far. 43 00:06:59,819 --> 00:07:01,377 Have you been waiting long? 44 00:07:01,487 --> 00:07:05,446 Since 7:00 this morning. 45 00:07:06,392 --> 00:07:08,155 - So early? - Yes. 46 00:07:10,530 --> 00:07:12,760 But there are still so many to go. 47 00:07:12,899 --> 00:07:16,232 Yes. It is better to come early. 48 00:07:16,736 --> 00:07:18,795 Will the doctor see us today? 49 00:08:19,799 --> 00:08:22,927 The doctor will only be able to see people... 50 00:08:24,070 --> 00:08:25,435 up to here. 51 00:08:25,705 --> 00:08:28,037 The rest of you will have to go home... 52 00:08:28,241 --> 00:08:30,209 and come back next week. 53 00:08:38,251 --> 00:08:42,085 I told you. It is best to come early. 54 00:08:42,321 --> 00:08:44,255 Before the sun. 55 00:08:44,557 --> 00:08:45,922 You see... 56 00:08:46,526 --> 00:08:49,654 we've waited a long time. 57 00:08:50,162 --> 00:08:51,959 We've been here for so long. 58 00:08:56,602 --> 00:08:58,866 Mamma, when is Daddy coming home again? 59 00:08:59,205 --> 00:09:02,663 Only next month, my child, on the 25th. 60 00:09:03,543 --> 00:09:06,376 - Is that a lot of days? - Yes, that's a lot of days. 61 00:09:06,846 --> 00:09:08,939 Do you think he will buy a motor car? 62 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:11,945 - A motor car? - Yes, a motor car. 63 00:09:12,051 --> 00:09:13,746 Motor cars cost a lot of money. 64 00:09:13,853 --> 00:09:15,514 How much is a motor car? 65 00:09:15,755 --> 00:09:17,017 A lot. 66 00:09:17,590 --> 00:09:19,114 How much is a lot? 67 00:09:19,458 --> 00:09:20,789 A lot lot. 68 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:23,521 Anyway, I thought you wanted to be a bird? 69 00:09:23,629 --> 00:09:26,223 I know, but a motor car would be fine. 70 00:10:36,002 --> 00:10:40,302 Have you heard? Kunene's widow got four numbers in the lotto. 71 00:10:40,473 --> 00:10:42,065 - Four? - Yes. 72 00:10:42,174 --> 00:10:45,075 She paid a visit to the sangoma who told her to play number seven. 73 00:10:45,177 --> 00:10:47,475 She did and it worked. It was one of the four numbers. 74 00:10:47,580 --> 00:10:48,979 How much did she win? 75 00:10:49,081 --> 00:10:51,276 One hundred and twenty rands. 76 00:10:51,917 --> 00:10:53,043 Is that all? 77 00:10:53,919 --> 00:10:56,615 I thought you won a lot of money if you got four numbers. 78 00:10:56,722 --> 00:10:58,485 It has to be all six. 79 00:10:58,591 --> 00:11:00,855 She only got four. 80 00:11:02,428 --> 00:11:04,828 How much do you get for six numbers? 81 00:11:06,165 --> 00:11:07,496 A million rand! 82 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:10,298 Sometimes two million. 83 00:11:11,470 --> 00:11:12,937 - A million rand? - Yes. 84 00:11:13,039 --> 00:11:14,700 For six numbers? 85 00:11:15,274 --> 00:11:17,435 Imagine, such a lot of money. 86 00:11:17,543 --> 00:11:19,443 What would you do if you won a million? 87 00:11:19,545 --> 00:11:20,978 I don't play. 88 00:11:21,614 --> 00:11:23,172 Yes, but if you did? 89 00:11:24,116 --> 00:11:25,549 I don't know. 90 00:11:26,619 --> 00:11:28,416 Turn Beauty into a bird. 91 00:11:29,789 --> 00:11:31,848 What do you mean? 92 00:11:32,391 --> 00:11:34,325 Nothing. Goodbye. 93 00:11:37,663 --> 00:11:39,654 What did the doctor say? 94 00:11:41,400 --> 00:11:42,890 I did not see him. 95 00:11:43,002 --> 00:11:44,492 But you went to the clinic? 96 00:11:44,970 --> 00:11:48,599 Yes, but it was full. I have to go back next Tuesday. 97 00:11:49,375 --> 00:11:52,344 Perhaps you will be feeling better by then. 98 00:11:52,945 --> 00:11:54,276 Perhaps. 99 00:12:27,079 --> 00:12:28,637 Hello. 100 00:12:28,748 --> 00:12:29,908 Hello. 101 00:12:30,015 --> 00:12:32,176 Have you heard about Kunene's widow? 102 00:12:32,351 --> 00:12:34,319 Four numbers! I've heard. 103 00:12:46,165 --> 00:12:48,099 - Mamma? - Yes, my child? 104 00:12:48,200 --> 00:12:49,861 Where does the river go? 105 00:12:50,035 --> 00:12:51,434 What do you mean? 106 00:12:51,537 --> 00:12:54,370 Where does it start and where does it end? 107 00:12:55,141 --> 00:12:57,575 It starts in the mountains... 108 00:12:57,676 --> 00:13:00,236 and ends in the sea. I think. 109 00:13:00,579 --> 00:13:03,446 In the sea! It goes all the way to the sea? 110 00:13:03,883 --> 00:13:05,680 I think so. 111 00:13:05,785 --> 00:13:10,381 How does the river flow... 112 00:13:11,690 --> 00:13:14,250 between here and the sea? 113 00:13:14,693 --> 00:13:17,719 Does it go up the mountain? 114 00:13:19,799 --> 00:13:23,326 No. Water can't go up a mountain. Only down. 115 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:26,465 So it won't reach the sea? 116 00:13:26,772 --> 00:13:29,172 Not if there is a mountain in the way. 117 00:13:29,341 --> 00:13:31,206 Then it won't reach the sea. 118 00:13:31,343 --> 00:13:33,436 Now enough of all these questions! 119 00:13:34,046 --> 00:13:36,537 There is still a lot to wash. 120 00:13:37,082 --> 00:13:38,777 Pass me the board. 121 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:43,085 Be careful. 122 00:14:34,707 --> 00:14:38,336 Don't look so frightened, my child. It is only a cough. 123 00:14:38,911 --> 00:14:41,402 We need to start planting before it gets dark. 124 00:14:41,513 --> 00:14:43,140 Get the seeds quickly. 125 00:16:27,319 --> 00:16:28,980 Mamma. I am hungry. 126 00:16:30,255 --> 00:16:31,620 I'm hungry. 127 00:16:32,257 --> 00:16:33,986 Should I peel an orange for you? 128 00:16:59,051 --> 00:17:00,450 Here you go. 129 00:17:11,997 --> 00:17:13,328 Thank you. 130 00:17:31,817 --> 00:17:34,251 The doctor can only see up to here. 131 00:17:34,420 --> 00:17:36,081 The rest of you, go home. 132 00:17:36,255 --> 00:17:38,815 Please. I'm from Rooihoek. 133 00:17:39,291 --> 00:17:41,088 I have to see the doctor today. 134 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:44,788 I'm sorry, but she can only see up to here. You will have to come back next week. 135 00:17:44,897 --> 00:17:46,296 But I am sick. 136 00:17:46,398 --> 00:17:50,129 I am sorry. There is nothing I can do. Come back next week. 137 00:18:26,305 --> 00:18:27,738 Hello again. 138 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:29,671 Hello. Where is your friend? 139 00:18:29,775 --> 00:18:34,007 She's lucky. They needed a teacher in your village. 140 00:18:34,179 --> 00:18:36,739 - You are from Rooihoek, aren't you? - Yes. 141 00:18:37,015 --> 00:18:40,314 - What about you? - I was not so lucky. 142 00:18:41,653 --> 00:18:43,280 What will you do? 143 00:18:43,522 --> 00:18:47,959 Keep looking until I find some luck, too. 144 00:18:48,660 --> 00:18:50,855 I hope you find it soon. 145 00:18:51,463 --> 00:18:54,955 Look after my friend. She is a good woman. 146 00:18:55,167 --> 00:18:57,032 And a good teacher, too. 147 00:19:12,484 --> 00:19:14,076 Are you all right? 148 00:19:14,753 --> 00:19:16,050 I am fine. 149 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:18,214 Are you sure? 150 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:21,619 I'm sure. I'm trying to see the doctor. 151 00:19:21,727 --> 00:19:23,024 I am fine. 152 00:19:24,229 --> 00:19:26,720 - Go well then. - Go well! 153 00:19:36,508 --> 00:19:40,638 This is the only pump in the village, but the water is good. 154 00:19:41,079 --> 00:19:43,138 Also, if anything's happening in the village... 155 00:19:43,248 --> 00:19:45,512 this is where you can find out about it first. 156 00:19:45,617 --> 00:19:47,414 The Chief will never allow it. 157 00:19:47,519 --> 00:19:50,249 You know what happened the last time one of our men married... 158 00:19:50,355 --> 00:19:52,380 a girl from the Misamangu clan. 159 00:19:52,591 --> 00:19:54,957 There was a war for three years. 160 00:19:56,461 --> 00:19:57,485 See? 161 00:19:58,330 --> 00:20:00,855 Well, the white flag is flying high... 162 00:20:01,533 --> 00:20:02,364 and proud above his hut. 163 00:20:02,399 --> 00:20:03,196 And proud above his hut. 164 00:20:04,636 --> 00:20:07,503 He must like his new wife very much. 165 00:20:08,373 --> 00:20:10,807 I have never seen a flag so high. 166 00:20:12,344 --> 00:20:14,403 Not only a white flag, I hear. 167 00:20:15,981 --> 00:20:17,312 A red one, too. 168 00:20:19,851 --> 00:20:21,944 He's a cheeky boy, that one. 169 00:20:22,054 --> 00:20:24,249 It's not enough that he's causing problems by wanting... 170 00:20:24,356 --> 00:20:26,586 to get married to one of Misamangu's daughters... 171 00:20:26,692 --> 00:20:29,354 but he's already advertising for another wife. 172 00:20:29,461 --> 00:20:30,689 Exactly! 173 00:20:31,563 --> 00:20:33,929 He must have a spear between his legs. 174 00:20:39,037 --> 00:20:43,337 I don't like it. Trouble is all I see. 175 00:20:45,544 --> 00:20:47,637 What do you say, Yesterday? 176 00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:52,615 If they are in love, they are in love. 177 00:20:52,985 --> 00:20:55,283 There's nothing much anyone can do about it. 178 00:21:00,726 --> 00:21:02,091 Look here. 179 00:21:03,495 --> 00:21:06,396 It's true, he likes the ladies too much, that one. 180 00:21:10,936 --> 00:21:12,836 Thank you for walking with me. 181 00:21:13,138 --> 00:21:15,936 We can go together again tomorrow. I fetch water every day. 182 00:21:16,041 --> 00:21:18,635 - I'll see you tomorrow then. - Thank you. 183 00:21:44,036 --> 00:21:46,163 She's playing down in the field. 184 00:21:47,639 --> 00:21:48,936 Thank you. 185 00:22:37,656 --> 00:22:39,146 Mamma, wake up! 186 00:22:44,162 --> 00:22:45,629 Mamma, wake up! 187 00:22:53,338 --> 00:22:54,828 Mamma, wake up! 188 00:22:57,275 --> 00:22:59,470 Somebody please help me! 189 00:23:10,055 --> 00:23:11,352 Tell me... 190 00:23:11,890 --> 00:23:14,757 how long have you had this falling sickness? 191 00:23:15,026 --> 00:23:16,891 This is the first time. 192 00:23:17,229 --> 00:23:18,719 The first time? 193 00:23:19,097 --> 00:23:23,363 I have been trying to see the doctor. I have not been well these past few weeks. 194 00:23:24,035 --> 00:23:25,366 The doctor? 195 00:23:25,504 --> 00:23:27,631 At the clinic in Kromdraai. 196 00:23:28,874 --> 00:23:30,808 Why did you not come and see me? 197 00:23:33,979 --> 00:23:36,106 And what did the doctor say? 198 00:23:37,682 --> 00:23:39,343 I have not seen him yet. 199 00:23:39,751 --> 00:23:41,218 Not seen him? 200 00:23:42,287 --> 00:23:45,415 It is difficult. There are always so many people. 201 00:23:45,690 --> 00:23:47,089 And still you did not come to see me? 202 00:23:50,996 --> 00:23:53,089 No matter. I'll examine you. 203 00:23:55,367 --> 00:23:56,425 Blow. 204 00:24:01,339 --> 00:24:04,467 If you do not trust me, you should not have come. 205 00:24:05,410 --> 00:24:08,743 You should have waited until the day, whenever that day arrives... 206 00:24:08,847 --> 00:24:11,042 that the doctors at the clinic decide to see you. 207 00:24:11,149 --> 00:24:12,776 Do you understand? 208 00:24:16,988 --> 00:24:18,751 Now blow three times. 209 00:24:32,437 --> 00:24:34,371 There is too much anger. 210 00:24:37,642 --> 00:24:39,803 You must let go of the anger. 211 00:24:40,645 --> 00:24:42,078 I am not angry. 212 00:24:42,414 --> 00:24:43,904 You are. I can feel it. 213 00:24:44,015 --> 00:24:47,314 Here, here and here. You carry it on your shoulders. 214 00:24:48,487 --> 00:24:50,045 I am not angry. 215 00:24:51,389 --> 00:24:53,118 I cannot help you... 216 00:24:53,358 --> 00:24:56,350 if you do not let the anger out of your body. 217 00:24:57,629 --> 00:24:59,358 But I am not angry. 218 00:25:03,301 --> 00:25:05,531 You see how it makes you sick? 219 00:25:09,508 --> 00:25:11,874 What do I have to be angry about? 220 00:25:12,611 --> 00:25:13,635 Why do you ask me this? 221 00:25:15,881 --> 00:25:17,371 I am not angry. 222 00:25:18,984 --> 00:25:20,451 I can treat you... 223 00:25:20,552 --> 00:25:23,680 but if you do not let this anger go, then it may not work. 224 00:25:23,788 --> 00:25:26,586 - Do you understand? - Yes. 225 00:25:42,240 --> 00:25:43,537 Inhale. 226 00:26:05,664 --> 00:26:07,962 Hello. 227 00:26:09,935 --> 00:26:11,766 I heard what happened. 228 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:14,769 I heard you collapsed. 229 00:26:17,876 --> 00:26:20,902 I came to see if there's anything I can do for you. 230 00:26:21,813 --> 00:26:24,748 You are very kind. But I am fine. 231 00:26:25,417 --> 00:26:28,648 - Would you like tea? - If it is no trouble. 232 00:26:28,753 --> 00:26:30,414 No trouble at all. 233 00:26:41,433 --> 00:26:42,798 I have no sugar. 234 00:26:42,901 --> 00:26:45,131 That's fine. I like it bitter. 235 00:26:53,845 --> 00:26:55,813 What did the Sangoma say? 236 00:26:57,849 --> 00:27:00,682 - Did she help you? - I don't know. 237 00:27:02,721 --> 00:27:04,746 Perhaps you are a diabetic? 238 00:27:05,256 --> 00:27:06,416 A what? 239 00:27:07,058 --> 00:27:10,824 It's to do with your sugar levels. Maybe they are too low? 240 00:27:11,229 --> 00:27:12,662 Sugar levels? 241 00:27:13,832 --> 00:27:17,825 Some people, if their sugar levels are too low, they collapse. 242 00:27:19,638 --> 00:27:22,471 I would not know. You are the teacher, not me. 243 00:27:23,308 --> 00:27:25,003 You should see a doctor. 244 00:27:26,478 --> 00:27:28,309 I am trying. I am trying. 245 00:27:28,980 --> 00:27:33,212 But it is far to the clinic and I always get there too late. 246 00:27:35,587 --> 00:27:37,680 We shall have to arrange something. 247 00:27:37,789 --> 00:27:39,620 You could take the taxi. 248 00:27:41,393 --> 00:27:43,361 That is a waste of money. 249 00:27:44,629 --> 00:27:46,597 But it is only five rand. 250 00:27:47,132 --> 00:27:49,828 A waste of money. It is better to walk. 251 00:28:07,152 --> 00:28:09,052 - Good morning. - What is going on? 252 00:28:09,154 --> 00:28:11,452 - It's Tuesday. - So? 253 00:28:11,556 --> 00:28:14,957 So the taxi is ready to take you to the clinic in Kromdraai. 254 00:28:15,527 --> 00:28:17,961 Don't worry, it is already paid for. 255 00:28:18,129 --> 00:28:21,064 Hurry up and get dressed. You will be the first one there. 256 00:28:21,166 --> 00:28:23,566 I must wake up Beauty first and... 257 00:28:23,802 --> 00:28:26,168 Get dressed. I'll look after her. 258 00:29:05,844 --> 00:29:06,936 Thank you. 259 00:29:07,045 --> 00:29:10,947 I cannot wait. Who knows how long you will be? 260 00:29:11,549 --> 00:29:13,779 I understand. Thank you, again. 261 00:29:40,578 --> 00:29:42,739 Yesterday, is it? 262 00:29:43,748 --> 00:29:45,079 Yes, madam. 263 00:29:45,784 --> 00:29:48,878 I've had a Tomorrow and a Today even. 264 00:29:49,020 --> 00:29:50,817 But never a Yesterday. 265 00:29:50,922 --> 00:29:52,651 Who named you that? 266 00:29:53,525 --> 00:29:54,992 My father, madam. 267 00:29:55,393 --> 00:29:58,191 He said that things were better yesterday than they are today. 268 00:29:58,296 --> 00:30:00,526 But that was a long time ago. 269 00:30:01,766 --> 00:30:04,599 You don't have to call me madam. I am a doctor. 270 00:30:04,702 --> 00:30:05,964 Yes, madam. 271 00:30:17,115 --> 00:30:18,639 How long have you had this cough? 272 00:30:20,251 --> 00:30:22,879 Since before Christmas, madam. 273 00:30:25,390 --> 00:30:27,017 Before Christmas? 274 00:30:27,392 --> 00:30:29,451 Why have you left it so long? 275 00:30:31,896 --> 00:30:33,693 I thought it would go away. 276 00:30:33,898 --> 00:30:36,958 And when it didn't, it was hard to see you. 277 00:30:38,736 --> 00:30:40,601 I know. I am sorry. 278 00:30:41,005 --> 00:30:44,099 We need more than one doctor at this clinic. 279 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:47,804 But there is not enough money. 280 00:30:48,112 --> 00:30:49,875 Take a deep breath. 281 00:30:52,250 --> 00:30:53,478 Like this. 282 00:31:00,725 --> 00:31:01,783 Good. 283 00:31:12,270 --> 00:31:14,966 Is there something wrong with me, madam? 284 00:31:25,016 --> 00:31:29,885 I would like to do a blood test. 285 00:31:31,823 --> 00:31:33,256 A blood test? 286 00:31:33,825 --> 00:31:35,952 I need to draw some blood... 287 00:31:36,060 --> 00:31:38,460 and send it for testing. 288 00:31:39,864 --> 00:31:41,559 I don't understand. 289 00:31:42,834 --> 00:31:45,769 Just to check that everything is fine. 290 00:31:47,906 --> 00:31:50,340 But first, you have to sign your consent. 291 00:31:59,851 --> 00:32:03,651 I need your consent. Just read it through and sign it. 292 00:32:05,056 --> 00:32:07,718 Here. Put your name here. 293 00:32:27,245 --> 00:32:28,974 What's the matter? 294 00:32:30,481 --> 00:32:32,915 I cannot read or write, madam. 295 00:32:35,186 --> 00:32:37,984 It doesn't matter. 296 00:32:38,389 --> 00:32:39,822 Do you want the test? 297 00:32:40,758 --> 00:32:42,225 Will it hurt? 298 00:32:42,660 --> 00:32:43,888 Don't worry. 299 00:32:43,995 --> 00:32:47,863 Just a tiny little prick and it'll be all over. 300 00:33:17,028 --> 00:33:20,020 Just relax. Look the other way. 301 00:33:39,150 --> 00:33:40,310 Hello. 302 00:33:42,220 --> 00:33:43,585 How are you? 303 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:45,053 Fine. Fine. 304 00:34:27,031 --> 00:34:29,261 - How are you, my child? - I'm fine. 305 00:34:29,367 --> 00:34:31,597 Does Teacher know where you are? 306 00:34:31,736 --> 00:34:34,000 She was busy with lots of papers. 307 00:34:35,606 --> 00:34:38,268 You must go and tell her I am here. Hurry. 308 00:34:57,962 --> 00:34:59,486 What are you doing? 309 00:35:01,466 --> 00:35:04,697 - What are you doing? - Nothing, my child. 310 00:35:04,869 --> 00:35:06,996 Here, go and throw this away for me. 311 00:35:07,105 --> 00:35:08,970 Did you hurt yourself? 312 00:35:13,945 --> 00:35:15,276 Run along. 313 00:36:06,130 --> 00:36:09,099 - What's this for? - The taxi. 314 00:36:09,333 --> 00:36:13,235 Don't be silly. It was my pleasure. 315 00:36:13,905 --> 00:36:16,339 But you don't have to pay for me. 316 00:36:21,979 --> 00:36:25,176 I told you, it's my pleasure. 317 00:36:27,652 --> 00:36:29,586 I'll make it up to you. 318 00:36:30,755 --> 00:36:32,382 You already have. 319 00:36:33,658 --> 00:36:36,957 - I have? - By being my friend. 320 00:36:37,562 --> 00:36:41,896 - It is not easy to make friends in this village. - That is true. 321 00:36:42,733 --> 00:36:44,860 When I married my husband... 322 00:36:46,037 --> 00:36:49,973 it took at least a year before they accepted me. 323 00:36:51,342 --> 00:36:55,574 For some reason they are very suspicious of outsiders in this village. 324 00:36:57,148 --> 00:37:00,948 - Where is your husband? - He works in Johannesburg. 325 00:37:02,286 --> 00:37:03,344 How often do you see him? 326 00:37:06,424 --> 00:37:08,688 Sometimes once a month. 327 00:37:08,793 --> 00:37:11,455 Sometimes not for many months. 328 00:37:13,097 --> 00:37:15,691 - It is hard. - Yes. It is hard. 329 00:37:17,535 --> 00:37:19,628 So, what did the doctor say? 330 00:37:22,707 --> 00:37:24,334 She took my blood. 331 00:37:24,709 --> 00:37:28,338 - She? It was a woman doctor? - Yes. A white woman doctor. 332 00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:31,681 She speaks like a proper Zulu, too. 333 00:37:33,451 --> 00:37:36,181 - A proper Zulu? - Like you and me. 334 00:37:39,690 --> 00:37:41,055 What did she take blood for? 335 00:37:42,360 --> 00:37:45,090 I do not know. I have to go back next Tuesday. 336 00:37:45,997 --> 00:37:49,160 Tell me when, and I shall look after Beauty again. 337 00:37:50,635 --> 00:37:53,103 - Thank you. - Not at all. 338 00:37:53,204 --> 00:37:55,331 She is a bright child, that one. 339 00:37:55,706 --> 00:37:57,230 She should start school soon. 340 00:37:57,942 --> 00:37:59,239 Next year. 341 00:37:59,944 --> 00:38:02,037 I look forward to teaching her. 342 00:38:25,670 --> 00:38:27,467 I do not understand. 343 00:38:29,607 --> 00:38:32,075 Do you use a condom? 344 00:38:33,044 --> 00:38:37,378 - What? - Condoms, do you use them? 345 00:38:38,883 --> 00:38:40,111 What for? 346 00:38:41,218 --> 00:38:45,450 I am a married woman. Why would I want to use those? 347 00:38:46,424 --> 00:38:51,088 So, you only have sex with your husband? 348 00:38:51,729 --> 00:38:52,787 Yes. 349 00:38:53,764 --> 00:38:57,222 And does he have other wives? 350 00:38:59,470 --> 00:39:01,165 I am his only wife. 351 00:39:02,239 --> 00:39:04,969 And where is he, your husband? 352 00:39:08,112 --> 00:39:10,239 He works in Johannesburg. Under the ground. 353 00:39:10,348 --> 00:39:13,010 - Under the ground? - In the mines. 354 00:39:13,517 --> 00:39:15,109 When last did you see him? 355 00:39:17,054 --> 00:39:20,353 On New Year's Day. Then he had to go back. 356 00:39:20,758 --> 00:39:21,884 I see. 357 00:39:22,827 --> 00:39:25,625 And do you enjoy... 358 00:39:26,364 --> 00:39:28,195 a normal, healthy sex life? 359 00:39:33,404 --> 00:39:35,099 Do you have sex? 360 00:39:36,874 --> 00:39:37,932 Yes. 361 00:39:38,442 --> 00:39:41,707 You know what men are like after they have been away for a long time. 362 00:39:41,812 --> 00:39:43,143 I know. 363 00:39:46,951 --> 00:39:50,546 It is important that I test him as soon as possible. 364 00:39:52,490 --> 00:39:54,958 Test him? But he's in Johannesburg. 365 00:39:55,192 --> 00:39:58,923 - Which mine? - I don't know. 366 00:39:59,096 --> 00:40:02,190 - Can you find out? - I will try. 367 00:40:03,901 --> 00:40:05,459 It is important. 368 00:40:08,139 --> 00:40:09,436 So now... 369 00:40:13,210 --> 00:40:14,268 What? 370 00:40:18,949 --> 00:40:20,940 Am I going to stop living? 371 00:41:41,365 --> 00:41:42,525 Hello. 372 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:44,031 Hello, can you hear me? 373 00:42:08,492 --> 00:42:10,824 Hello. 374 00:42:44,662 --> 00:42:46,254 What a surprise! 375 00:42:47,131 --> 00:42:49,599 I hope you don't mind me coming here. 376 00:42:49,700 --> 00:42:52,464 Of course not! I was just about to leave. 377 00:42:53,404 --> 00:42:55,463 I need to ask you something. 378 00:42:55,873 --> 00:42:59,240 Come. You walk me home. 379 00:43:00,678 --> 00:43:02,646 Can I help you with that? 380 00:43:09,620 --> 00:43:11,247 You are so kind. 381 00:43:14,024 --> 00:43:16,151 But I need to ask another favor. 382 00:43:16,393 --> 00:43:18,190 You only have to ask. 383 00:43:19,196 --> 00:43:21,596 I need to go away for a few days. 384 00:43:21,765 --> 00:43:22,823 Go away? 385 00:43:23,300 --> 00:43:25,393 - To Johannesburg. - What for? 386 00:43:26,270 --> 00:43:30,400 I cannot say. I need someone to look after Beauty while I am away. 387 00:43:38,315 --> 00:43:40,306 Is there something wrong? 388 00:43:46,824 --> 00:43:48,223 No problem. 389 00:43:50,060 --> 00:43:53,552 Like I said, I think your daughter is a wonderful child. 390 00:43:53,864 --> 00:43:55,593 It will be my pleasure. 391 00:43:55,699 --> 00:43:58,099 Thank you very much. Thank you. 392 00:44:06,910 --> 00:44:08,571 Be good, my child. 393 00:44:08,879 --> 00:44:13,373 - When are you coming back? - I'll only be gone a day or two. 394 00:44:13,617 --> 00:44:16,711 - You promise? - I promise. 395 00:44:18,088 --> 00:44:19,385 Come here. 396 00:44:21,325 --> 00:44:23,190 Be a good girl, okay? 397 00:44:58,195 --> 00:45:01,028 Your mommy will be back before you know it. 398 00:45:01,398 --> 00:45:05,095 Come, let us go and bake some bread. 399 00:47:08,358 --> 00:47:09,416 Hello. 400 00:47:11,962 --> 00:47:14,658 I'm looking for my husband, John Khumalo. 401 00:47:15,365 --> 00:47:17,492 - He works here? - Yes. 402 00:47:18,302 --> 00:47:19,633 Which section? 403 00:47:20,504 --> 00:47:21,698 Section? 404 00:47:27,244 --> 00:47:30,042 On top or under the ground? 405 00:47:30,848 --> 00:47:34,340 Underneath. I need to see him. 406 00:47:35,485 --> 00:47:36,884 What's it about? 407 00:47:37,187 --> 00:47:40,281 I cannot say. I need to see him urgently. 408 00:47:50,567 --> 00:47:52,626 - John Khumalo, you say? - Yes. 409 00:47:55,772 --> 00:47:58,798 - And you are? - His wife, Yesterday. 410 00:48:00,077 --> 00:48:02,272 - Yesterday? - Yes. 411 00:48:04,848 --> 00:48:07,942 Wait here and I shall find out for you. 412 00:48:08,252 --> 00:48:09,344 Thank you. 413 00:49:00,671 --> 00:49:02,002 What do you want? 414 00:49:09,880 --> 00:49:13,680 - Has something happened to Beauty? - No, she is fine. 415 00:49:16,186 --> 00:49:18,484 - If it's money... - It's not money. 416 00:49:19,056 --> 00:49:20,785 It's you I've come to see. 417 00:49:23,560 --> 00:49:26,358 - Me? - Yes. 418 00:49:28,131 --> 00:49:29,291 Me? 419 00:49:32,936 --> 00:49:34,733 Why do you want to see me? 420 00:50:45,175 --> 00:50:47,803 Go back to sleep. 421 00:50:48,612 --> 00:50:50,580 I don't want to. 422 00:50:50,747 --> 00:50:53,215 It's okay, your father will be here, when you wake up. 423 00:50:53,316 --> 00:50:54,977 Really? 424 00:51:32,155 --> 00:51:33,383 Open it. 425 00:51:51,608 --> 00:51:52,870 Do you like it? 426 00:51:55,812 --> 00:51:59,043 This is the best gift you've ever given me. 427 00:53:38,315 --> 00:53:39,646 Hello. 428 00:53:41,184 --> 00:53:44,017 - It's hard to turn. - Let me try. 429 00:53:49,659 --> 00:53:50,956 There we are! 430 00:53:55,332 --> 00:53:56,822 Thank you. 431 00:53:58,668 --> 00:53:59,657 Yes? 432 00:54:01,004 --> 00:54:02,835 You don't look well. 433 00:54:03,707 --> 00:54:06,835 I'm fine. Just a little tired. 434 00:54:07,544 --> 00:54:10,479 Are you still getting your medicine from the clinic? 435 00:54:11,281 --> 00:54:12,509 Yes. 436 00:54:13,817 --> 00:54:16,377 Well, it doesn't seem to be working. 437 00:54:16,620 --> 00:54:20,647 Perhaps, you should go back to the sangoma instead? 438 00:54:22,125 --> 00:54:24,423 I'm just tired. That's all. 439 00:54:25,996 --> 00:54:28,430 If you say so. 440 00:54:29,099 --> 00:54:30,396 Thank you. 441 00:54:34,137 --> 00:54:35,627 Let me help you. 442 00:54:43,179 --> 00:54:44,237 Thank you. 443 00:56:33,089 --> 00:56:37,492 In the men's hostel... 444 00:56:40,830 --> 00:56:43,663 I used to run to the toilet all the time. 445 00:56:47,670 --> 00:56:49,399 Every five minutes. 446 00:56:54,744 --> 00:56:57,838 But there are no toilets... 447 00:57:00,483 --> 00:57:02,110 under the ground. 448 00:57:08,358 --> 00:57:11,020 Not where I work... 449 00:57:11,428 --> 00:57:13,521 blasting the rock... 450 00:57:16,099 --> 00:57:18,067 going deeper into the earth. 451 00:57:24,507 --> 00:57:27,567 What else could I do? 452 00:57:29,312 --> 00:57:32,076 I messed in my pants, over and over... 453 00:57:34,551 --> 00:57:36,781 until they were wet and sticking to my legs. 454 00:57:39,456 --> 00:57:41,356 I stank like an animal. 455 00:57:43,927 --> 00:57:45,918 No one would come near me. 456 00:57:54,904 --> 00:57:57,395 I did not want to believe what you told me. 457 00:58:02,879 --> 00:58:04,244 I did not. 458 00:58:08,718 --> 00:58:09,844 But... 459 00:58:12,121 --> 00:58:14,646 it kept playing over and over in my mind. 460 00:58:15,258 --> 00:58:18,284 Over and over, driving me crazy. 461 00:58:26,936 --> 00:58:29,029 And the shitting would not stop. 462 00:58:31,241 --> 00:58:34,904 Until my shift boss had had enough and made me go to the doctor. 463 00:58:42,285 --> 00:58:43,479 The doctor... 464 00:58:46,990 --> 00:58:48,287 did tests. 465 00:58:55,465 --> 00:58:57,456 And he said just like you said. 466 00:59:37,941 --> 00:59:40,034 I hear your husband is back. 467 00:59:42,345 --> 00:59:44,142 I hear he is sick. 468 00:59:45,582 --> 00:59:47,345 What's the matter with him? 469 00:59:48,117 --> 00:59:50,950 Tell me, when is he going back to work? 470 00:59:52,989 --> 00:59:57,085 Why doesn't he come out of the house? No one has seen him for days. 471 00:59:58,628 --> 01:00:02,257 I hear things are not so good. 472 01:00:18,715 --> 01:00:21,775 I must say, Yesterday, you're doing very well. 473 01:00:22,719 --> 01:00:24,016 Very well? 474 01:00:24,454 --> 01:00:26,046 Your body is strong. 475 01:00:26,456 --> 01:00:28,924 It is keeping the disease in check. 476 01:00:30,893 --> 01:00:32,554 It is not my body. 477 01:00:35,898 --> 01:00:37,126 It is here. 478 01:00:40,670 --> 01:00:42,433 I have made up my mind. 479 01:00:43,873 --> 01:00:44,965 How so? 480 01:00:46,476 --> 01:00:48,603 Until my child goes to school... 481 01:00:50,747 --> 01:00:52,180 I'll not die. 482 01:00:54,651 --> 01:00:55,982 Your child? 483 01:00:58,388 --> 01:01:00,982 Yes. My daughter, Beauty... 484 01:01:01,457 --> 01:01:03,448 starts school next year. 485 01:01:06,462 --> 01:01:08,453 I can't wait for that day. 486 01:01:11,467 --> 01:01:14,163 Only then can this "thing" take me away. 487 01:01:14,804 --> 01:01:18,205 No. I will not die till that day. 488 01:01:20,143 --> 01:01:22,543 But my husband... 489 01:01:23,713 --> 01:01:25,476 he is in great pain. 490 01:01:26,282 --> 01:01:30,241 Is there nothing you can do for him? Is there no medicine that you can give him? 491 01:01:31,220 --> 01:01:33,688 I'll see what I've got. 492 01:02:42,892 --> 01:02:45,622 - I am sorry. - For what? 493 01:02:54,704 --> 01:02:55,898 For... 494 01:03:05,047 --> 01:03:06,674 Forget all of that. 495 01:03:07,216 --> 01:03:09,184 That is all in the past. 496 01:03:09,685 --> 01:03:11,277 You need to rest. 497 01:03:14,223 --> 01:03:16,123 Rest now. 498 01:04:57,927 --> 01:05:00,953 - May I come in? - Of course, come in. 499 01:05:07,336 --> 01:05:10,794 - I am not disturbing you? - I am making dinner. 500 01:05:11,140 --> 01:05:12,471 Who is it? 501 01:05:14,176 --> 01:05:15,404 No one. 502 01:05:20,049 --> 01:05:22,950 There is an urgent matter I need to discuss. 503 01:05:23,486 --> 01:05:24,680 What is it? 504 01:05:26,856 --> 01:05:29,086 - May we speak outside? - Yes. 505 01:05:36,098 --> 01:05:37,156 Come. 506 01:05:41,270 --> 01:05:43,363 I wish the summer would hurry up. 507 01:05:47,810 --> 01:05:51,041 I thought you should know that everyone in the village is talking. 508 01:05:53,149 --> 01:05:57,017 - Talking? About what? - About your husband. 509 01:05:57,887 --> 01:05:59,718 What are they saying about him? 510 01:06:00,890 --> 01:06:02,084 They say... 511 01:06:03,826 --> 01:06:05,157 he has the virus. 512 01:06:05,828 --> 01:06:06,886 H.I.V. 513 01:06:09,532 --> 01:06:12,558 - Is it true? - It is true. 514 01:06:16,405 --> 01:06:19,067 - I have it, too. - You? 515 01:06:21,377 --> 01:06:23,436 But why did you not say anything? 516 01:06:24,246 --> 01:06:27,079 You heard what happened to that woman in Bergville? 517 01:06:27,183 --> 01:06:28,411 No. 518 01:06:31,120 --> 01:06:34,317 There was this young woman. Very clever. 519 01:06:34,557 --> 01:06:37,185 So much so that her whole village helped save money... 520 01:06:37,293 --> 01:06:39,784 to send her to university in Johannesburg. 521 01:06:39,996 --> 01:06:42,794 She went there. She was going to be a somebody. 522 01:06:44,600 --> 01:06:47,660 But, she got AIDS. 523 01:06:49,505 --> 01:06:52,303 And when she came home to tell her mother and father... 524 01:06:52,608 --> 01:06:54,303 everyone found out. 525 01:06:57,079 --> 01:06:58,671 You know what happened? 526 01:07:04,754 --> 01:07:06,312 They killed her. 527 01:07:08,224 --> 01:07:09,589 Killed her? 528 01:07:10,659 --> 01:07:12,889 They threw stones at her until she was dead. 529 01:07:12,995 --> 01:07:14,758 Oh, my God. 530 01:07:15,631 --> 01:07:18,327 - Is this true? - It is true. 531 01:07:25,307 --> 01:07:28,208 How long have you known? 532 01:07:31,514 --> 01:07:33,414 Since the summer. 533 01:07:34,483 --> 01:07:36,280 Since the summer? 534 01:07:42,258 --> 01:07:43,657 What are you going to do? 535 01:08:02,211 --> 01:08:04,611 He should not be able to stay here! 536 01:08:04,847 --> 01:08:07,407 He will make us all sick. 537 01:08:08,417 --> 01:08:12,319 No, no. He cannot make you sick. That is not how it works. 538 01:08:12,721 --> 01:08:15,212 - How, then? - It is transmitted through blood. 539 01:08:15,357 --> 01:08:17,848 Blood? What do you mean blood? 540 01:08:18,194 --> 01:08:19,957 It lives in the blood... 541 01:08:20,596 --> 01:08:25,260 and you can only get it if it is transmitted into your blood. 542 01:08:25,701 --> 01:08:29,831 "Transmitted"? What does "transmitted" mean? You are confusing me now. 543 01:08:30,139 --> 01:08:34,508 Passed into your blood. By transfusion or sex. 544 01:08:36,212 --> 01:08:38,180 Sex! 545 01:08:39,515 --> 01:08:43,747 Which is why he must go. What if he bleeds all over us? 546 01:08:44,120 --> 01:08:47,521 Hey, come on now! Be reasonable. 547 01:08:47,623 --> 01:08:49,215 How is that going to happen? 548 01:08:49,325 --> 01:08:51,657 Be reasonable? Hey, listen here! 549 01:08:51,760 --> 01:08:55,628 My daughter was playing there the other day and she saw him. 550 01:08:55,731 --> 01:08:59,462 She says that he is so thin that the wind could blow him over. 551 01:09:03,139 --> 01:09:06,939 What is so funny? There is nothing to laugh about. 552 01:09:07,309 --> 01:09:10,107 I will not let my daughter play there again. 553 01:09:10,212 --> 01:09:12,703 Me, neither. He must go. 554 01:09:18,187 --> 01:09:20,781 Your husbands are bringing it to you. 555 01:09:21,724 --> 01:09:23,487 Yes, we get it from them. 556 01:09:23,592 --> 01:09:26,425 You must see how she coughs. There she is. 557 01:10:17,446 --> 01:10:20,074 As you can see, we are already overcrowded. 558 01:10:20,282 --> 01:10:24,514 There is no place for your husband. He will have to go on the waiting list. 559 01:10:25,321 --> 01:10:29,519 I'd like to help you, but it's out of my hands. 560 01:10:34,196 --> 01:10:37,029 What about the one over there? That bed is empty now. 561 01:10:37,132 --> 01:10:40,295 That bed will be filled by tonight. 562 01:10:40,569 --> 01:10:42,730 There is a waiting list... 563 01:10:42,838 --> 01:10:45,898 as long as my arm. Both arms. 564 01:10:46,842 --> 01:10:49,538 You do not understand. My husband is very sick. 565 01:10:49,645 --> 01:10:52,842 The people in the village are angry. They want him gone. 566 01:10:53,282 --> 01:10:56,115 Come. We shall put his name on the waiting list. 567 01:10:56,485 --> 01:10:57,611 Come. 568 01:11:08,664 --> 01:11:11,599 What's going on? Just leave us alone! 569 01:11:16,672 --> 01:11:19,835 Tell me, is this what causes your anger? 570 01:11:21,310 --> 01:11:22,834 I am not angry. 571 01:11:34,423 --> 01:11:35,549 Let's go. 572 01:12:46,261 --> 01:12:47,728 Stop that! 573 01:12:47,996 --> 01:12:49,896 Sorry, Mamma. 574 01:13:03,512 --> 01:13:06,208 Mamma, people are coming. 575 01:13:13,822 --> 01:13:15,619 Hello. 576 01:13:16,125 --> 01:13:18,685 - What are you doing? - I am trying to get this bonnet off. 577 01:13:19,595 --> 01:13:22,029 - What for? - I need it. 578 01:13:22,564 --> 01:13:25,829 - Would you like us to help you? - That would make me very happy! 579 01:13:29,438 --> 01:13:31,406 Come, let's help her. 580 01:14:16,718 --> 01:14:20,677 - They say you are building a hut? - That's right, I am. 581 01:14:20,889 --> 01:14:23,915 - What are you building it for? - My husband. 582 01:14:27,663 --> 01:14:28,857 Your husband? 583 01:14:28,964 --> 01:14:31,626 The hospital is full, so I have to build my own hospital. 584 01:14:35,304 --> 01:14:37,704 - Your own hospital? - It's what they want, isn't it? 585 01:14:37,806 --> 01:14:41,401 I shall move him and look after him there. 586 01:14:41,643 --> 01:14:43,406 - But... - But what? 587 01:14:43,645 --> 01:14:45,772 They don't want him in the village. 588 01:14:46,014 --> 01:14:48,915 No matter how long it takes, I shall do this. 589 01:14:50,285 --> 01:14:51,946 You are very brave! 590 01:14:52,621 --> 01:14:53,849 I am not brave. 591 01:14:53,956 --> 01:14:56,720 It is just the way things are. 592 01:16:15,804 --> 01:16:17,738 We're almost done. 593 01:17:51,400 --> 01:17:55,564 I need to rest. 594 01:17:55,837 --> 01:17:56,895 Rest. 595 01:17:57,472 --> 01:17:59,997 - How can this be? - What? 596 01:18:07,983 --> 01:18:09,610 Your daddy... 597 01:18:11,186 --> 01:18:14,519 used to play in this field when he was your age. 598 01:18:21,596 --> 01:18:23,359 Used to run free... 599 01:18:25,400 --> 01:18:26,924 as a leopard... 600 01:18:33,842 --> 01:18:35,901 But now, I can't even walk... 601 01:18:36,611 --> 01:18:38,476 half a kilometer. 602 01:18:39,481 --> 01:18:41,312 It is not far to go now. 603 01:18:43,151 --> 01:18:44,413 It is too far. 604 01:21:28,717 --> 01:21:29,809 Beauty. 605 01:21:36,024 --> 01:21:38,356 No, it's Yesterday. 606 01:22:48,730 --> 01:22:50,163 Hello. 607 01:22:55,837 --> 01:22:58,863 I have seen you come here every day, since the winter. 608 01:23:01,810 --> 01:23:03,505 I never knew your husband. 609 01:23:07,082 --> 01:23:10,415 He was a very good man. 610 01:23:11,486 --> 01:23:14,148 He did his best for us. 611 01:23:15,890 --> 01:23:18,051 I could ask for no more, really. 612 01:23:28,903 --> 01:23:31,064 School starts next week. 613 01:23:32,741 --> 01:23:34,174 I know. 614 01:23:34,776 --> 01:23:36,676 Is Beauty excited? 615 01:23:37,012 --> 01:23:39,242 Yes. Me, too. 616 01:23:40,315 --> 01:23:41,612 You are? 617 01:23:42,484 --> 01:23:44,475 I never went to school. 618 01:23:47,155 --> 01:23:48,281 I see. 619 01:23:59,834 --> 01:24:02,701 I just want you to know... 620 01:24:03,038 --> 01:24:05,199 when the end comes... 621 01:24:06,307 --> 01:24:10,607 I shall love your daughter as if she were my own. 622 01:24:11,212 --> 01:24:12,770 Thank you. 623 01:25:56,784 --> 01:25:59,048 Come and see what I brought you. 624 01:25:59,187 --> 01:26:00,654 Yes, Mamma. 625 01:26:08,763 --> 01:26:10,628 Come, sit next to me. 626 01:26:10,965 --> 01:26:12,865 Open it and see. 627 01:26:29,651 --> 01:26:31,278 Mamma, it's beautiful! 628 01:26:31,586 --> 01:26:32,883 - Do you like it? - Yes! 629 01:26:32,987 --> 01:26:34,921 Do you like it a lot? 630 01:26:40,595 --> 01:26:42,085 It's going to look nice on me. 631 01:26:42,197 --> 01:26:44,097 Yes, it's going to look lovely.