Set in a chic and middle class Johannesburg, a jaded academic and his journalist wife have their lives turned upside down when a celebrated and hedonistic older writer unexpectedly moves into their home.
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Kagiso Lediga
Max
Pearl Thusi
Sam
Andrew Buckland
Heiner
Akin Omotoso
Joel
Precious Makgaretsa
Lazola Yoko
Kate Liquorish
Tabitha
Tessa Jubber
Nicole
Yamkela Mvenya
Heart Attack Girl 1
Tesebo Kotlolo
Heart Attack Girl 2
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Three friends begin a dangerous three-way relationship that spirals out of control, leading to dire consequences that haunt them ten years later.
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