Lienkie wants to be a policewoman, Elfansou wants to be a cowboy and Danylisha dreams of being a doctor. But growing up poor in Nieu Bethesda means growing up with a lot of hardship. Unemployment, alcohol abuse and the spread of HIV/AIDS all add to the challenges for the village's children. But, with a dedicated teacher and the encouragement of their families, the three children and their friends can face life with a positive attitude. "If you give them love, they can go far," says their teacher, and she tries her best. This gentle, year-in-the-life film follows the rhythms of the village and documents a tough way of life that is celebrated through small, hard-won victories.
South Africa, 2007, 50 min
Afrikaans; English subtitles
Dir: Jeanette JEGGER
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