In Time
Lerumo (played by Aubrey Mmakola) is a gold miner who works on a mine far away from his wife Amanda and daughter Bokamoso (Mpule Matlhola). But he is a loving father who spares nothing to show up for his child.
When his daughter is offered an opportunity to race in front of top university recruiters for an athletics scholarship, Lerumo is determined to do anything he can to be on the sidelines cheering her on. But many obstacles threaten to throw him off track. Can he make it in time?
In Time is one of the Heartlines Fathers Matter films released in 2022 and is in Sesotho and Sepedi, with subtitles in English.
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Hosting a viewing for In Time?
We have some great questions to help you continue the conversation once you've watched the film.
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- What do you think of Lerumo’s relationship with his daughter?
- Many fathers work far away from their families. Do you think Lerumo’s ways of staying in touch with Bokamoso work? Discuss and share your own thoughts.
- Felix tells Lerumo: “Trust me, you are doing enough.” Do you agree that Lerumo was doing enough as a father?
- What do you think about the foreman’s words to Lerumo: “We can’t change our fathers, but we can choose the kind of fathers we become”?
- At the end, Bokamoso says to her dad: “You were here. Your voice was in my head all the time – always guiding me, encouraging me, supporting me.” What do you think about this?
- What’s one thing you feel encouraged to think about or do after watching this film?
Looking for help?
If you or someone you know was impacted by this film and would like help to take the next steps in their journey, there are many different organisations in South Africa doing great work to support fathers and families.
Click on the link below to find out more about some of these support organisations.
Read our interview with director Rea Rangaka
Meet Rea Rangaka, the director of one of the films in Heartlines' new Fathers Matter film series. Rea has extensive experience as a director and co-producer in South Africa and the USA, and has won a number of local and international awards for his work.
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Production Information
- Running Time: 25min
- Release Date: 24 September 2022
- Rating: PG
- Genre: Drama
- Language: Sepedi, Sesotho
- Director: Rea Rangaka
- Cast: Mpule Matlhola, Aubrey Mmakola, Miles Petzer, Charles Baloi, Thandi Makhubele
- Written by: Zolisa Sigwanda