Cape Town professor David Lurie blatantly refuses to defend himself for an affair with a colored student whom he gave a passing grade for an exam she didn't even attend. Dismissed, he moves to his daughter Lucy's farm, which she runs under most disadvantage terms, favoring the black locals. Yet rowdies violently robs and abuse them both, unprovoked. Lucy refuses to fight back, unlike David, who however is surprised by his own altruistic potential.
Written by KGF Vissers
Continuity:
When David confronts Lucy at the impound yard, he pulls her left arm away from the steering wheel. In the next shot, it has returned.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Professor David Lurie:
I haven't heard from my daughter. Soraya:
Still living with a woman. Professor David Lurie:
Yes, still a lesbian. Still on the farm. She thinks it's safe there. Soraya:
No where's safe. Too many people with nothing to do but cause trouble. How's work? Professor David Lurie:
They look through me when I speak. Forget my name. Soraya:
There's no respect anymore. Have you missed me? Professor David Lurie:
I miss you all the time. See more »