Xolani, a lonely factory worker, joins the men of his community in the mountains of the Eastern Cape to initiate a group of teenage boys into manhood in the Xhosa Ulwaluko ceremony. When a defiant initiate from the city discovers his best kept secret, Xolani’s entire existence begins to unravel.

The film is based on a novel by Thando Mgqolozana, who also co-wrote the script, and stars non-binary musician, novelist, and actor Nakhane in a critically-acclaimed performance.