Pay Back

About this Short Film

"Pay Back" by The Kasungu Film Collective (Malawi, 2023) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It examines themes of achievement, business and motivation alongside experiences of physical disability and young adulthood. The filmmakers bring a group perspective that highlights collective effort and the pursuit of success in everyday settings. Audiences can expect a film that prompts reflection on ability, ambition and the practical challenges people face while striving for progress. Presented here as part of our programme celebrating diverse stories, Pay Back offers a thoughtful and grounded contribution to conversations about inclusion and determination.

Film Details

Country: Malawi
Festival Year: 2023

Film Transcript

Hi, Denzel. Hi, Blue. What are you doing outside here? I just relaxing here, it's kind of wet. Okay, let's go inside. But Blue, I want to discuss something with you. What is it, Blue? Can you do me a favor? Come on, Gani, just hit the point. I want money. I want to start a business. How much do you need? A hundred thousand will be better. A hundred thousand. Remind me tomorrow. Thank you. Where is Gani? I think he's outside. Go in. Gani! Gani! Hey, Blue. Hi, hello. Here's the money. Oh, thank you. What do you think I'm going to do with that? The way you are. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. Man, my boss needs you. Who is he? Just come with me. What's happened to you, my brother? Come, let me help you. What am I seeing here? Sir, where are you heading to with my brother? He's my boss. We are going to his office. You mean this is his car? Yeah, I'm just the driver. Oh, Blue, just get in. Let's go home. Oh, my God.

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