Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Chiwetel EjioforAlex Mpondo | Alex Mpondo |
 Hilary SwankSarah Barcant | Sarah Barcant |
 Jamie BartlettDirk Hendricks | Dirk Hendricks |
 Ian RobertsPiet Müller | Piet Müller |
 Marius WeyersBen Hoffman | Ben Hoffman |
| NNomhlé NkyonyeniMrs. Sizela | Mrs. Sizela |
 Greg LatterMannie Bester | Mannie Bester |
 Elize CawoodAnna Hoffman | Anna Hoffman |
 Robin SmithDuty Officer | Duty Officer |
 Wilson DunsterDistrict Judge | District Judge |
 Dirk StoltzAndre | Andre |
 Jennifer SteynMarie Müller | Marie Müller |
 David DennisPolice Superintendent | Police Superintendent |
 Junior SingoSipho | Sipho |
| JJames NgcoboEzekiel | Ezekiel |
 Hlomla DandalaOscar Dumasi | Oscar Dumasi |
| CConnie MfukuAlex's Aunt | Alex's Aunt |
| ZZaa NkwetaReporter | Reporter |
 Sylvaine StrikeWoman at House | Woman at House |