'Sabbatical' cast brings power, heart to the screen

LOCAL actors reflect on their transformative experience in the new local film Sabbatical, which explores ambition, familial ties, and the weight of silence within the context of corporate scandal.

- ANITA NKONKI

At the helm is Mona Monyane who portrays Lesego, a brilliant corporate climber on the fast track to becoming the next CEO of LouwFin.

However, her rise to the top takes a devastating turn when she is implicated in a financial scandal involving the embezzlement of a miner's pension fund. This twist forces Lesego back to her childhood home, where she must confront the woman who raised her and the ghosts she thought she'd left behind.

Known for her performances in Muvhango and Kalushi, Monyane describes her role as a career-defining moment, allowing her to re-establish her presence in the film industry.

“Being a part of the Sabbatical cast was like a dream come true, reintroducing myself in the industry. Telling a powerful and impactful story made me feel like I was fulfilling my purpose as somebody who tells stories to heal and to empower. It was also just a magical experience all around,” she reveals.