Losing Lerato (NR)

synopsis

Thami has recently lost his job, which is the last straw for his wife Noluthando. Fearing a drop in her standard of living, Noluthando abandons the marriage, taking their daughter Lerato with her. Thami is desperate to maintain a relationship with his daughter, while Noluthando does everything in her power to ensure that Thami is denied access to Lerato. After exhausting all known avenues, and desperate to be with his daughter, Thami kidnaps Lerato from school, intending to flee the city by bus. This ill-conceived move angers Noluthando, and puts Thami on a collision course with the law. Thami's actions put himself, Lerato, and the fellow passengers in danger, and lead to a high-stakes hostage situation on the bus. Then a shot rings out...