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Yesterday (2004)

“Powerless to change the past . . . She lived to change the future.”

  • R
  • 96 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 7.5/10 (2482 votes)

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Plot

In the heart of a Zulu village lives Yesterday, a radiant mother with a zest for life and an endearing five-year-old daughter named Beauty. Her days are marked by her daughter's infectious curiosity and her own undying cheerfulness. But beneath her smiles lies a persistent cough that begins to cast a shadow over their humble existence. Venturing through the hurdles of a regional clinic, Yesterday finally uncovers the truth of her ailment - she is HIV positive. This revelation sends her on a journey to the bustling city of Jo'burg, where her husband toils away as a miner, oblivious of the storm brewing at home. She finds herself in a battle not just with her illness, but also with the denial that plagues her husband. However, amidst this tumultuous sea of trials, one ambition remains her beacon – to witness her daughter, Beauty, stepping into the realm of education. Yesterday's life becomes a race against time, her determination fueled by the dream of seeing Beauty adorned in a school uniform, ready to embrace knowledge. The narrative thread of the film is stitched together with scenes of Yesterday's tireless walk along a lone road, symbolizing her relentless journey through hardship. The movie 'Yesterday' is a tale of a mother's courage, a testament to her undying love, and a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to hope and persevere.

Where to watch Yesterday?

Yesterday is a drama movie featuring Leleti Khumalo and directed by Darrell James Roodt.

Yesterday is currently streaming on DIRECTV.

It is also possible to buy Yesterday on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store and YouTube.