The storyline follows Faith and her two young sons, who live on the streets of Johannesburg as she works a busy street junction begging from passing motorists. With the little money she makes she tries to raise her children, although they often go to sleep hungry and scared. Faith not only has to face the apathy of the wealthy elite that pass her every day but also the distrust and anger of the locals.
Producer, Anant Singh said, "Faith's Corner is a film that confronts the grave social issues of poverty and joblessness that affect South African society. As filmmakers, it is important that we make films that highlight social issues. Darrell Roodt has once again done an exceptional job and Leleti Khumalo gives a powerful performance in the film. We are also thrilled to have had Sibonelo Xulu and Thobani Khubeka make their acting debut in Faith's Corner."
Director Darrell Roodt commented, "Faith's Corner has a special significance to South Africa, as it deals with issues that we experience every day - unemployment and poverty. The film is very much an experimental film, but one with a very powerful story and we are fortunate to have Philip Glass score the film."
The piece is the latest offering from the team of the Oscar-nominated film, 'Yesterday', and also introduces Sibonelo Xulu and Thobani Khubeka, two primary school children from KwaMashu who play Faith's children. Leleti Khumalo won Best Actress at the Durban International Film Festival in June this year for her performance in the work.
Faith's Corner will be screened exclusively at the Nu Metro cinemas at Hyde Park in Johannesburg, V & A Waterfront in Cape Town and the Pavilion in Durban.
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