10–15 MIN · ROAD DRAMA · SOUTH AFRICA

Logline

On the way to pick up her impulsive older sister, an emotionally repressed married woman uncovers a life-altering secret that threatens their fragile bond, forcing her to confront her buried feelings and insecurities.

sYNOPSIS

Lebone is composed, disciplined, and used to managing the chaos left by her older sister, Bontle. On what should be a routine trip, a series of calls begins to unravel her sense of control. A conversation with her mentor’s fiancée reveals a reality she has been avoiding, and when her mentor finally speaks, the truth is far worse than she imagined.

As the journey continues, interruptions from her husband and mother only heighten her emotional strain. When Bontle finally confirms the truth, Lebone is forced to confront not only betrayal, but the depth of her own unacknowledged feelings. Overwhelmed and distracted, she loses control of the car, bringing everything to a sudden and irreversible turning point.