1981. Apartheid is taking a heavy toll on South Africa. Townships are burning, and on the border with Angola, a war is raging. Young men are called up to military duty right after school, and sent to battle the ‘Rooi Gevaar' — the threat of communist oppression. PAUL (Deànré Reiners) is one of those boys. He is smart, handsome, and ambitious, with dreams of becoming a medical doctor one day. He is also the only son of JOHANNES (Chris De Clerq) a Karoo farmer, and his wife ALETTA (Elzette Maarschalk). His parents are extremely proud that their sibling is doing his bit for the nation, even though Aletta can be a tad over protective … The story starts during the summer holiday, after Paul has matriculated. He is determined to enjoy these few weeks before he has to report to the military. And that includes falling in love with the lovely daughter of the neighbouring farm, ANNEMARIE (Candice Weber). It's true love. It will last forever. In January, Paul leaves for the Army, basic training,and finally, the war on the border. During a skirmish with the enemy, Paul is seriously wounded, and paralysed from the neck down. He gets sent

and everything is in jeopardy — his future, and the love of Annemarie, and his father. Can Paul put together the very broken pieces of his life?