Mary Twala

Upset by the news that local officials intend to resettle her village, flood the entire area, and build a dam for a reservoir, an 80-year-old widow resolves herself to defend the spiritual heritage of her community, becoming an unlikely political leader.

In a world where truth is forbidden, an inspiring teacher dares to instill in her students lessons not found in schoolbooks.

"On the last day of their high school careers, four friends from the roughest township in East London, South Africa, steal a taxi and head to the remote landmark of hole in the wall, where legend has it you can talk to the dead."