Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jill Scott | ... | Precious Ramotswe | |
Anika Noni Rose | ... | Grace Makutsi | |
Lucian Msamati | ... | JLB Matekoni | |
Nikki Amuka-Bird | ... | Alice Busang (as Nikki Amuka Bird) | |
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Desmond Dube | ... | BK |
Tumisho Masha | ... | Lucky Sesana | |
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Bongeka Mpongwana | ... | Happy Bapetsi |
David Oyelowo | ... | Kremlin Busang | |
John Kani | ... | Daddy Bapetsi | |
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Vusi Kunene | ... | Doctor Gulubane |
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Harriet Lenabe | ... | Mma Notshi (as Harriet Manamela) |
Colin Salmon | ... | Note Makoti | |
Idris Elba | ... | Charlie Gotso | |
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Lindani Nkosi | ... | Hector Lepodise |
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Vasco Shoba | ... | Obed Ramotswe |
After her father dies, Botswanan Precious Ramotse decides to sell her inheritance - 180 cows - and move to the capital Gaborone and open a detective agency. From a young age her father had trained her to develop her memory skills and she has a keen sense of observation. Business is slow, but Precious soon has a secretary, Grace Makutsi and fits in well with her neighbors. Slowly, clients begin to trickle in: a woman who thinks the man who claims to be her father - he had abandoned the family when she was just a young child - is actually an impostor; a woman who thinks her husband is having an affair - a view Grace enthusiastically generally supports since she thinks all men are liars and cheaters; and a factory owner who thinks an employee claiming compensation for an accident is scamming him. Her interest is also drawn to the case of a missing boy but she she must face a powerful local gangster to get the information she needs. Written by garykmcd
What a great surprise to see how Anthony Minghella has made this movie in Botswana with Jill Scott in staring role as the Lady detective. The casting is perfect. The colours of Botswana are truly beautiful and the country might really be the star of the film. Superb photography by Seamus McGarvey who also did Atonement.
This is a simple story really bought to life with a host of talent. A child, a little girl, taught be her father to be observant, retain a good memory, look after others, goes to live in the town after her fathers death to set up the first detective agency in Botswana to be run by a lady. She then goes about finding clients and solving their problems. During the story the viewer is treated to some great shots of wildlife and the wonderful Botswana colours & country side. An endearing film not to missed. The sad part of the story is that Anthony Minghella is no longer with us & we will not see his like again. Barriebrdc.