Namibia / 1997 / 26mins / Drama / Nama

Sophia's Homecoming reminds us that the devastating personal effects of the massive social dislocations caused by apartheid can never be erased. Sophia, like so many other women, becomes a self-reliant provider for her family, working as a domestic for a white family in Windhoek for 12 years. When her husband Naftali finally finds a job, she returns home with the dream of resuming her former family life. She quickly discovers that during her absence her sister Selna has replaced her in the affections of her children - and her husband.

Richard Pakleppa

Richard Pakleppa was born in 1961 in Namibia. He studied philosophy and theatre in Munich, and gained a PhD in African studies from the University of Cape Town. Since 1990 he has directed and produced documentary and fiction films across Southern Africa. He currently lives in South Africa. Learn More