Shaka are Dead

In post-Apartheid South Africa, a young boy's life spirals into tragedy after witnessing his schoolmate Zakes' suicide attempt. Following a fateful decision to sell his father's gun, he endures the devastating loss of his family. Together with Zakes and their dog Shaka, they embark on a desperate journey to find refuge with Zakes' grandparents in Mpumalanga, confronting the harsh realities of their world along the way.