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Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
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110 min
2004-01-11
Released
English
40
5.8
Alex Mpondo
Sarah Barcant
Dirk Hendricks
Piet Müller
Ben Hoffman
Mrs. Sizela
Mannie Bester
Anna Hoffman
Duty Officer
District Judge
Andre
Marie Müller
Police Superintendent
Sipho
Ezekiel
Oscar Dumasi
Alex's Aunt
Reporter
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