Beat the Drum (2003)

Plot

After a mysterious illness devastates his village in KwaZulu Natal, young Musa finds himself orphaned. Determined to support his grandmother, he embarks on a journey to Johannesburg, carrying his father's cherished gift—a tribal drum—in search of work and his uncle. As he navigates the harsh realities of city life, Musa’s resilient spirit remains unbroken. Ultimately, he returns home with insights and truths that his elders have overlooked.