A FUTURE UNTOLD

Synopsis

A Future Untold takes place inside a house in Mbare whose bright turquoise exterior belies the dark secrets it shelters. Tadiwa, an orphaned teenage girl, moves in with family members after losing both her parents in a car accident. While there, she experiences sexual abuse at the hands of Sekuru Thomas and witnesses him physically abuse his wife, Mbuya Chenai. Everything comes to a head when Tadiwa falls pregnant. The film's title crystallises in the last few scenes when she makes a choice that could change everything. But just what her future entails, the audience can only speculate.A Future Untold" deftly tackles the themes of gender-based violence, abuse and teen pregnancy, issues that reverberate across many Zimbabwean communities.A Future Untold stands out because it doesn't just tell a story—it holds up a mirror to Zimbabwean society, asking difficult questions while also offering hope. Its unique strength lies in its emotional honesty, cultural grounding, and commitment to empowering the voices of young people navigating deeply personal and societal struggles.