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00:03:33 - Mamma?
00:03:35 Why am I not a bird?
00:03:37 - A bird?
00:03:40 What do you mean, my daughter?
00:03:42 Why can't I fly like a bird?
00:03:45 Because you are not a bird.
00:03:49 What if I was a bird?
00:03:54 You're not a bird.
00:04:08 But if I was a bird...
00:04:10 if you were a bird, we could fly...
00:04:13 and be there quickly
00:04:18 Well, you are not a bird, my daughter.
00:04:23 Yes. But why?
00:04:27 Beauty, you ask too many questions.
00:04:51 Hello.
00:04:53 - How are you?
00:04:55 We are looking for the village of Rooihoek.
00:04:59 I am from that village. It's that way.
00:05:02 How far is it?
00:05:04 Not too far. But not close, either.
00:05:07 We have been traveling for about two hours.
00:05:10 - Two hours?
00:05:12 Is there a school there?
00:05:15 A school?
00:05:16 We are teachers.
00:05:18 In search of a school where we can teach.
00:05:21 We have been looking for a long time.
00:05:23 How long?
00:05:25 Two years. And a bit.
00:05:27 Two years? That is a long time.
00:05:31 Do they need teachers in your village?
00:05:34 I don't know. You shall have to ask.
00:05:37 Thank you.
00:05:38 If it is as far as you say,
00:05:41 Go well.
00:06:41 Hello.
00:06:44 - Is this the queue to see the doctor?
00:06:47 Thank you.
00:06:49 Where are you from?
00:06:51 - Rooihoek.
00:06:53 That is far.
00:06:55 Yes, it is far.
00:06:59 Have you been waiting long?
00:07:01 Since 7:00 this morning.
00:07:06 - So early?
00:07:10 But there are still so many to go.
00:07:12 Yes. It is better to come early.
00:07:16 Will the doctor see us today?
00:08:19 The doctor will only be able to see people...
00:08:24 up to here.
00:08:25 The rest of you will have to go home...
00:08:28 and come back next week.
00:08:38 I told you. It is best to come early.
00:08:42 Before the sun.
00:08:44 You see...
00:08:46 we've waited a long time.
00:08:50 We've been here for so long.
00:08:56 Mamma, when is Daddy
00:08:59 Only next month, my child, on the 25th.
00:09:03 - Is that a lot of days?
00:09:06 Do you think he will buy a motor car?
00:09:09 - A motor car?
00:09:12 Motor cars cost a lot of money.
00:09:13 How much is a motor car?
00:09:15 A lot.
00:09:17 How much is a lot?
00:09:19 A lot lot.
00:09:21 Anyway, I thought you wanted to be a bird?
00:09:23 I know, but a motor car would be fine.
00:10:36 Have you heard? Kunene's widow
00:10:40 - Four?
00:10:42 She paid a visit to the sangoma
00:10:45 She did and it worked.
00:10:47 How much did she win?
00:10:49 One hundred and twenty rands.
00:10:51 Is that all?
00:10:53 I thought you won a lot of money
00:10:56 It has to be all six.
00:10:58 She only got four.
00:11:02 How much do you get for six numbers?
00:11:06 A million rand!
00:11:08 Sometimes two million.
00:11:11 - A million rand?
00:11:13 For six numbers?
00:11:15 Lmagine, such a lot of money.
00:11:17 What would you do if you won a million?
00:11:19 I don't play.
00:11:21 Yes, but if you did?
00:11:24 I don't know.
00:11:26 Turn Beauty into a bird.
00:11:29 What do you mean?
00:11:32 Nothing. Goodbye.
00:11:37 What did the doctor say?
00:11:41 I did not see him.
00:11:43 But you went to the clinic?
00:11:44 Yes, but it was full.
00:11:49 Perhaps you will be feeling better by then.
00:11:52 Perhaps.
00:12:27 Hello.
00:12:28 Hello.
00:12:30 Have you heard about Kunene's widow?
00:12:32 Four numbers! I've heard.
00:12:46 - Mamma?
00:12:48 Where does the river go?
00:12:50 What do you mean?
00:12:51 Where does it start and where does it end?
00:12:55 It starts in the mountains...
00:12:57 and ends in the sea. I think.
00:13:00 In the sea! It goes all the way to the sea?
00:13:03 I think so.
00:13:05 How does the river flow...
00:13:11 between here and the sea?
00:13:14 Does it go up the mountain?
00:13:19 No. Water can't go up a mountain.
00:13:23 So it won't reach the sea?
00:13:26 Not if there is a mountain in the way.
00:13:29 Then it won't reach the sea.
00:13:31 Now enough of all these questions!
00:13:34 There is still a lot to wash.
00:13:37 Pass me the board.
00:13:41 Be careful.
00:14:34 Don't look so frightened, my child.
00:14:38 We need to start planting before it gets dark.
00:14:41 Get the seeds quickly.
00:16:27 Mamma. I am hungry.
00:16:30 I'm hungry.
00:16:32 Should I peel an orange for you?
00:16:59 Here you go.
00:17:11 Thank you.
00:17:31 The doctor can only see up to here.
00:17:34 The rest of you, go home.
00:17:36 Please. I'm from Rooihoek.
00:17:39 I have to see the doctor today.
00:17:41 I'm sorry, but she can only see up to here.
00:17:44 But I am sick.
00:17:46 I am sorry. There is nothing I can do.
00:18:26 Hello again.
00:18:27 Hello. Where is your friend?
00:18:29 She's lucky.
00:18:34 - You are from Rooihoek, aren't you?
00:18:37 - What about you?
00:18:41 What will you do?
00:18:43 Keep looking until I find some luck, too.
00:18:48 I hope you find it soon.
00:18:51 Look after my friend. She is a good woman.
00:18:55 And a good teacher, too.
00:19:12 Are you all right?
00:19:14 I am fine.
00:19:17 Are you sure?
00:19:18 I'm sure. I'm trying to see the doctor.
00:19:21 I am fine.
00:19:24 - Go well then.
00:19:36 This is the only pump in the village,
00:19:41 Also, if anything's happening
00:19:43 this is where you can find out about it first.
00:19:45 The Chief will never allow it.
00:19:47 You know what happened the last time
00:19:50 a girl from the Misamangu clan.
00:19:52 There was a war for three years.
00:19:56 See?
00:19:58 Well, the white flag is flying high...
00:20:01 and proud above his hut.
00:20:02 And proud above his hut.
00:20:04 He must like his new wife very much.
00:20:08 I have never seen a flag so high.
00:20:12 Not only a white flag, I hear.
00:20:15 A red one, too.
00:20:19 He's a cheeky boy, that one.
00:20:22 It's not enough that he's causing problems
00:20:24 to get married
00:20:26 but he's already advertising
00:20:29 Exactly!
00:20:31 He must have a spear between his legs.
00:20:39 I don't like it. Trouble is all I see.
00:20:45 What do you say, Yesterday?
00:20:50 If they are in love, they are in love.
00:20:52 There's nothing much
00:21:00 Look here.
00:21:03 It's true, he likes the ladies
00:21:10 Thank you for walking with me.
00:21:13 We can go together again tomorrow.
00:21:16 - I'll see you tomorrow then.
00:21:44 She's playing down in the field.
00:21:47 Thank you.
00:22:37 Mamma, wake up!
00:22:44 Mamma, wake up!
00:22:53 Mamma, wake up!
00:22:57 Somebody please help me!
00:23:10 Tell me...
00:23:11 how long have you had
00:23:15 This is the first time.
00:23:17 The first time?
00:23:19 I have been trying to see the doctor.
00:23:24 The doctor?
00:23:25 At the clinic in Kromdraai.
00:23:28 Why did you not come and see me?
00:23:33 And what did the doctor say?
00:23:37 I have not seen him yet.
00:23:39 Not seen him?
00:23:42 It is difficult.
00:23:45 And still you did not come to see me?
00:23:50 No matter. I'll examine you.
00:23:55 Blow.
00:24:01 If you do not trust me,
00:24:05 You should have waited until the day,
00:24:08 that the doctors at the clinic
00:24:11 Do you understand?
00:24:16 Now blow three times.
00:24:32 There is too much anger.
00:24:37 You must let go of the anger.
00:24:40 I am not angry.
00:24:42 You are. I can feel it.
00:24:44 Here, here and here.
00:24:48 I am not angry.
00:24:51 I cannot help you...
00:24:53 if you do not let the anger out of your body.
00:24:57 But I am not angry.
00:25:03 You see how it makes you sick?
00:25:09 What do I have to be angry about?
00:25:12 Why do you ask me this?
00:25:15 I am not angry.
00:25:18 I can treat you...
00:25:20 but if you do not let this anger go,
00:25:23 - Do you understand?
00:25:42 Inhale.
00:26:05 Hello.
00:26:09 I heard what happened.
00:26:12 I heard you collapsed.
00:26:17 I came to see
00:26:21 You are very kind. But I am fine.
00:26:25 - Would you like tea?
00:26:28 No trouble at all.
00:26:41 I have no sugar.
00:26:42 That's fine. I like it bitter.
00:26:53 What did the Sangoma say?
00:26:57 - Did she help you?
00:27:02 Perhaps you are a diabetic?
00:27:05 A what?
00:27:07 It's to do with your sugar levels.
00:27:11 Sugar levels?
00:27:13 Some people, if their sugar levels
00:27:19 I would not know.
00:27:23 You should see a doctor.
00:27:26 I am trying. I am trying.
00:27:28 But it is far to the clinic
00:27:35 We shall have to arrange something.
00:27:37 You could take the taxi.
00:27:41 That is a waste of money.
00:27:44 But it is only five rand.
00:27:47 A waste of money. It is better to walk.
00:28:07 - Good morning.
00:28:09 - It's Tuesday.
00:28:11 So the taxi is ready to take you
00:28:15 Don't worry, it is already paid for.
00:28:18 Hurry up and get dressed.
00:28:21 I must wake up Beauty first and...
00:28:23 Get dressed. I'll look after her.
00:29:05 Thank you.
00:29:07 I cannot wait.
00:29:11 I understand. Thank you, again.
00:29:40 Yesterday, is it?
00:29:43 Yes, madam.
00:29:45 I've had a Tomorrow and a Today even.
00:29:49 But never a Yesterday.
00:29:50 Who named you that?
00:29:53 My father, madam.
00:29:55 He said that things were better yesterday
00:29:58 But that was a long time ago.
00:30:01 You don't have to call me madam.
00:30:04 Yes, madam.
00:30:17 How long have you had this cough?
00:30:20 Since before Christmas, madam.
00:30:25 Before Christmas?
00:30:27 Why have you left it so long?
00:30:31 I thought it would go away.
00:30:33 And when it didn't, it was hard to see you.
00:30:38 I know. I am sorry.
00:30:41 We need more than one doctor at this clinic.
00:30:45 But there is not enough money.
00:30:48 Take a deep breath.
00:30:52 Like this.
00:31:00 Good.
00:31:12 Is there something wrong with me, madam?
00:31:25 I would like to do a blood test.
00:31:31 A blood test?
00:31:33 I need to draw some blood...
00:31:36 and send it for testing.
00:31:39 I don't understand.
00:31:42 Just to check that everything is fine.
00:31:47 But first, you have to sign your consent.
00:31:59 I need your consent.
00:32:05 Here. Put your name here.
00:32:27 What's the matter?
00:32:30 I cannot read or write, madam.
00:32:35 It doesn't matter.
00:32:38 Do you want the test?
00:32:40 Will it hurt?
00:32:42 Don't worry.
00:32:43 Just a tiny little prick and it'll be all over.
00:33:17 Just relax. Look the other way.
00:33:39 Hello.
00:33:42 How are you?
00:33:43 Fine. Fine.
00:34:27 - How are you, my child?
00:34:29 Does Teacher know where you are?
00:34:31 She was busy with lots of papers.
00:34:35 You must go and tell her I am here. Hurry.
00:34:57 What are you doing?
00:35:01 - What are you doing?
00:35:04 Here, go and throw this away for me.
00:35:07 Did you hurt yourself?
00:35:13 Run along.
00:36:06 - What's this for?
00:36:09 Don't be silly. It was my pleasure.
00:36:13 But you don't have to pay for me.
00:36:21 I told you, it's my pleasure.
00:36:27 I'll make it up to you.
00:36:30 You already have.
00:36:33 - I have?
00:36:37 - It is not easy to make friends in this village.
00:36:42 When I married my husband...
00:36:46 it took at least a year
00:36:51 For some reason they are very suspicious
00:36:57 - Where is your husband?
00:37:02 How often do you see him?
00:37:06 Sometimes once a month.
00:37:08 Sometimes not for many months.
00:37:13 - It is hard.
00:37:17 So, what did the doctor say?
00:37:22 She took my blood.
00:37:24 - She? It was a woman doctor?
00:37:29 She speaks like a proper Zulu, too.
00:37:33 - A proper Zulu?
00:37:39 What did she take blood for?
00:37:42 I do not know.
00:37:45 Tell me when,
00:37:50 - Thank you.
00:37:53 She is a bright child, that one.
00:37:55 She should start school soon.
00:37:57 Next year.
00:37:59 I look forward to teaching her.
00:38:25 I do not understand.
00:38:29 Do you use a condom?
00:38:33 - What?
00:38:38 What for?
00:38:41 I am a married woman.
00:38:46 So, you only have sex with your husband?
00:38:51 Yes.
00:38:53 And does he have other wives?
00:38:59 I am his only wife.
00:39:02 And where is he, your husband?
00:39:08 He works in Johannesburg.
00:39:10 - Under the ground?
00:39:13 When last did you see him?
00:39:17 On New Year's Day. Then he had to go back.
00:39:20 I see.
00:39:22 And do you enjoy...
00:39:26 a normal, healthy sex life?
00:39:33 Do you have sex?
00:39:36 Yes.
00:39:38 You know what men are like
00:39:41 I know.
00:39:46 It is important that I test him
00:39:52 Test him? But he's in Johannesburg.
00:39:55 - Which mine?
00:39:59 - Can you find out?
00:40:03 It is important.
00:40:08 So now...
00:40:13 What?
00:40:18 Am I going to stop living?
00:41:41 Hello.
00:41:42 Hello, can you hear me?
00:42:08 Hello.
00:42:44 What a surprise!
00:42:47 I hope you don't mind me coming here.
00:00:04 I need to ask you something.
00:00:06 Come. You walk me home.
00:00:11 Can I help you with that?
00:00:20 You are so kind.
00:00:24 But I need to ask another favor.
00:00:27 You only have to ask.
00:00:29 I need to go away for a few days.
00:00:32 Go away?
00:00:34 - To Johannesburg.
00:00:36 I cannot say. I need someone
00:00:49 Is there something wrong?
00:00:57 No problem.
00:01:00 Like I said, I think your daughter
00:01:04 It will be my pleasure.
00:01:06 Thank you very much. Thank you.
00:01:17 Be good, my child.
00:01:19 - When are you coming back?
00:01:24 - You promise?
00:01:28 Come here.
00:01:32 Be a good girl, okay?
00:02:08 Your mommy will be back
00:02:12 Come, let us go and bake some bread.
00:04:19 Hello.
00:04:22 I'm looking for my husband, John Khumalo.
00:04:26 - He works here?
00:04:29 Which section?
00:04:31 Section?
00:04:37 On top or under the ground?
00:04:41 Underneath. I need to see him.
00:04:46 What's it about?
00:04:47 I cannot say. I need to see him urgently.
00:05:01 - John Khumalo, you say?
00:05:06 - And you are?
00:05:10 - Yesterday?
00:05:15 Wait here and I shall find out for you.
00:05:18 Thank you.
00:06:11 What do you want?
00:06:20 - Has something happened to Beauty?
00:06:26 - Lf it's money...
00:06:29 It's you I've come to see.
00:06:34 - Me?
00:06:38 Me?
00:06:43 Why do you want to see me?
00:07:55 Go back to sleep.
00:07:59 I don't want to.
00:08:01 It's okay, your father will be here,
00:08:04 Really?
00:08:42 Open it.
00:09:02 Do you like it?
00:09:06 This is the best gift you've ever given me.
00:10:49 Hello.
00:10:51 - It's hard to turn.
00:11:00 There we are!
00:11:06 Thank you.
00:11:09 Yes?
00:11:11 You don't look well.
00:11:14 I'm fine. Just a little tired.
00:11:18 Are you still getting your medicine
00:11:21 Yes.
00:11:24 Well, it doesn't seem to be working.
00:11:27 Perhaps, you should go back
00:11:32 I'm just tired. That's all.
00:11:36 If you say so.
00:11:39 Thank you.
00:11:44 Let me help you.
00:11:53 Thank you.
00:13:43 In the men's hostel...
00:13:51 I used to run to the toilet all the time.
00:13:58 Every five minutes.
00:14:05 But there are no toilets...
00:14:11 under the ground.
00:14:19 Not where I work...
00:14:22 blasting the rock...
00:14:26 going deeper into the earth.
00:14:35 What else could I do?
00:14:40 I messed in my pants, over and over...
00:14:45 until they were wet and sticking to my legs.
00:14:50 I stank like an animal.
00:14:54 No one would come near me.
00:15:05 I did not want to believe what you told me.
00:15:13 I did not.
00:15:19 But...
00:15:22 it kept playing over and over in my mind.
00:15:25 Over and over, driving me crazy.
00:15:37 And the shitting would not stop.
00:15:41 Until my shift boss had had enough
00:15:52 The doctor...
00:15:57 did tests.
00:16:06 And he said just like you said.
00:16:48 I hear your husband is back.
00:16:53 I hear he is sick.
00:16:56 What's the matter with him?
00:16:58 Tell me, when is he going back to work?
00:17:03 Why doesn't he come out of the house?
00:17:09 I hear things are not so good.
00:17:29 I must say, Yesterday,
00:17:33 Very well?
00:17:35 Your body is strong.
00:17:37 It is keeping the disease in check.
00:17:41 It is not my body.
00:17:46 It is here.
00:17:51 I have made up my mind.
00:17:54 How so?
00:17:57 Until my child goes to school...
00:18:01 I'll not die.
00:18:05 Your child?
00:18:09 Yes. My daughter, Beauty...
00:18:12 starts school next year.
00:18:17 I can't wait for that day.
00:18:22 Only then can this "thing" take me away.
00:18:25 No. I will not die till that day.
00:18:30 But my husband...
00:18:34 he is in great pain.
00:18:36 Is there nothing you can do for him?
00:18:41 I'll see what I've got.
00:19:53 - I am sorry.
00:20:05 For...
00:20:15 Forget all of that.
00:20:17 That is all in the past.
00:20:20 You need to rest.
00:20:24 Rest now.
00:22:08 - May I come in?
00:22:18 - I am not disturbing you?
00:22:21 Who is it?
00:22:24 No one.
00:22:30 There is an urgent matter I need to discuss.
00:22:34 What is it?
00:22:37 - May we speak outside?
00:22:46 Come.
00:22:51 I wish the summer would hurry up.
00:22:58 I thought you should know
00:23:03 - Talking? About what?
00:23:08 What are they saying about him?
00:23:11 They say...
00:23:14 he has the virus.
00:23:16 H.I.V.
00:23:20 - Is it true?
00:23:27 - I have it, too.
00:23:32 But why did you not say anything?
00:23:34 You heard what happened
00:23:37 No.
00:23:41 There was this young woman. Very clever.
00:23:45 So much so that her whole village
00:23:47 to send her to university in Johannesburg.
00:23:50 She went there.
00:23:55 But, she got AIDS.
00:24:00 And when she came home
00:24:03 everyone found out.
00:24:07 You know what happened?
00:24:15 They killed her.
00:24:18 Killed her?
00:24:21 They threw stones at her until she was dead.
00:24:23 Oh, my God.
00:24:26 - Is this true?
00:24:36 How long have you known?
00:24:42 Since the summer.
00:24:45 Since the summer?
00:24:52 What are you going to do?
00:25:12 He should not be able to stay here!
00:25:15 He will make us all sick.
00:25:19 No, no. He cannot make you sick.
00:25:23 - How, then?
00:25:26 Blood? What do you mean blood?
00:25:28 It lives in the blood...
00:25:31 and you can only get it
00:25:36 "Transmitted"? What does "transmitted"
00:25:40 Passed into your blood.
00:25:46 Sex!
00:25:50 Which is why he must go.
00:25:54 Hey, come on now! Be reasonable.
00:25:58 How is that going to happen?
00:26:00 Be reasonable? Hey, listen here!
00:26:02 My daughter was playing there
00:26:06 She says that he is so thin
00:26:13 What is so funny?
00:26:18 I will not let my daughter play there again.
00:26:20 Me, neither. He must go.
00:26:28 Your husbands are bringing it to you.
00:26:32 Yes, we get it from them.
00:26:34 You must see how she coughs. There she is.
00:27:28 As you can see,
00:27:30 There is no place for your husband.
00:27:36 I'd like to help you, but it's out of my hands.
00:27:44 What about the one over there?
00:27:47 That bed will be filled by tonight.
00:27:51 There is a waiting list...
00:27:53 as long as my arm. Both arms.
00:27:57 You do not understand.
00:28:00 The people in the village are angry.
00:28:03 Come. We shall put his name
00:28:07 Come.
00:28:19 What's going on? Just leave us alone!
00:28:27 Tell me, is this what causes your anger?
00:28:32 I am not angry.
00:28:45 Let's go.
00:29:56 Stop that!
00:29:58 Sorry, Mamma.
00:30:14 Mamma, people are coming.
00:30:24 Hello.
00:30:26 - What are you doing?
00:30:30 - What for?
00:30:33 - Would you like us to help you?
00:30:40 Come, let's help her.
00:31:27 - They say you are building a hut?
00:31:31 - What are you building it for?
00:31:38 Your husband?
00:31:39 The hospital is full,
00:31:46 - Your own hospital?
00:31:48 I shall move him and look after him there.
00:31:52 - But...
00:31:54 They don't want him in the village.
00:31:56 No matter how long it takes, I shall do this.
00:32:00 You are very brave!
00:32:03 I am not brave.
00:32:04 It is just the way things are.
00:33:26 We're almost done.
00:35:02 I need to rest.
00:35:06 Rest.
00:35:08 - How can this be?
00:35:18 Your daddy...
00:35:21 used to play in this field
00:35:32 Used to run free...
00:35:36 as a leopard...
00:35:44 But now, I can't even walk...
00:35:47 half a kilometer.
00:35:50 It is not far to go now.
00:35:53 It is too far.
00:38:39 Beauty.
00:38:46 No, it's Yesterday.
00:39:59 Hello.
00:40:06 I have seen you come here every day,
00:40:12 I never knew your husband.
00:40:17 He was a very good man.
00:40:22 He did his best for us.
00:40:26 I could ask for no more, really.
00:40:39 School starts next week.
00:40:43 I know.
00:40:45 Is Beauty excited?
00:40:47 Yes. Me, too.
00:40:51 You are?
00:40:53 I never went to school.
00:40:57 I see.
00:41:10 I just want you to know...
00:41:13 when the end comes...
00:41:17 I shall love your daughter
00:41:21 Thank you.
00:43:07 Come and see what I brought you.
00:43:09 Yes, Mamma.
00:43:19 Come, sit next to me.
00:43:21 Open it and see.
00:43:40 Mamma, it's beautiful!
00:43:42 - Do you like it?
00:43:43 Do you like it a lot?
00:43:51 It's going to look nice on me.
00:43:52 Yes, it's going to look lovely.