Starring: Barbara Hershey, David Suchet, Jodhi May, Jeroen Krabbe
Directed by: Chris Menges
Duration: 112 mins

The story:
A harrowing story seen through the eyes of a twelve-year-old girl, (Jodhi May - Co-Best Actress Cannes Film Festival 1988 ), growing up in the violent world of Apartheid South Africa.
It's 1963 and her family life is turned upside down when her mother, (Barbara Hershey - Co-Best Actress Cannes Film Festival 1988) is seized by the authorities, thrown into prison and tortured as a result of her fight for justice.
A chilling and moving story.....but more importantly: a true story.