A touching short film about a family that is dealing with the aftermath of the loss of their child due to a smoking related illness. The father struggles to quit smoking while at the same time he blames himself for his daughter's death.
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The people behind it
Beatus Ble Msamange
Limbikani Gwazani
Daina Zakochera
Chikondi Gwazani
Joyce Mhango-Chavula
Dorcas
Marcel Mtambo
Duxy
Thoko Rachel Kamenya
Patricia
Amos Kudzala
Doctor
Maclean Mbepula
Counselor
Brryna
Chitsanzo
Gloria Teeyah Kadam'manja
Gym Client
Desire Mtawali
Office Boardmember
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