
The gangster Manysia is given a second chance after his release from prison. Reverend Jacob Musi takes him under his wings, both as a promise to Manysia’s father and as an act of benevolence. Reverend Jacob thinks that everyone deserves a fresh start and his family generously welcomes Manysia, especially the reverend’s son. But soon the past will cast its shadows over them again.
Directed by Angus Gibson, Heartlines leans on a strong ensemble — S'Thandiwe Kgoroge, Mduduzi Mabaso, Mpho Molepo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2006.
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A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.
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