Cruel Crazy Beautiful World

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Set against the backdrop of post-apartheid South Africa, two African men confront the lingering injustices of their society. Jerusalem, a conflicted young poet, is sent away by his father to sell curios in a remote village, while Jabulani flees Zimbabwe after losing his job due to political dissent. As their paths intertwine, the narrative explores the deep-seated racial tensions and the complexities of identity in a nation still grappling with its past. Their journeys highlight the paradoxes and challenges faced in contemporary South Africa.