Synopsis 

In the mountains of Lesotho KABELO a shepherd determined to escape the shepherd life meets MASTER a fugitive from South Africa hiding out in the village. Master cons Kabelo promising that he will take him to Johannesburg and mentor him in his many businesses.

A desperate companionship forms and we realise that these are just two people from different walks of life both seeking freedom. The film invites you to journey through the realms of identity, where a shepherd's humble existence intertwines with the fleeting shadows of a fugitive. Each frame captures the essence of longing and belonging, painting a vivid portrait of two souls searching for their place in a world that often feels too vast and unwelcoming.

There is a mystical energy in the highlands of Lesotho, a gritty beauty that I have always been drawn to. Visitors are often intrigued by the shepherds, standing strong on the edges of cliffs with their balaclavas and customised blankets blowing in the wind. These shepherds stay for months at a time with flocks of goats and sheep high in the remote mountains. They have their own unique rhythm of speech and way of living, they also endure very harsh conditions, especially in winter, yet they display toughness and patience. However, there is a class divide and stereotype of them in Lesotho. They are sometimes seen as stupid, dirty, and mischievous.

At it’s core this is a universal story of an orphan dreaming. A young man full of ideas and dreams not scared to express himself, but he is belittled and laughed at as he seeks external validation. Kabelo is a dual-protagonist story with two unlikely charcaters being brought together. A desperate companionship forms with both seeking freedom in different ways. 

Carl Houston Mc Millan