Finding Optel
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Sherman Pharo is a South African actor, fisherman, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Born in the coastal village of Hawston, he grew up in a home marked by domestic...
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Sherman Pharo is a South African actor, fisherman, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Born in the coastal village of Hawston, he grew up in a home marked by domestic violence and has since become a vocal advocate against abuse. He began acting in 2003 and built experience in theatre before appearing in films such as Zulu (2013), The Whale Caller (2016), and Indemnity (2021). On television, he is known for his leading role as Thys Cupido on the soap Arendsvlei. Sherman also delivered a TEDx talk titled “Redefining Manhood: Breaking Cycles of Violence.”
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16-year-old amateur detective, Claire Abrahams, finds her neighbourhood’s lost things. When the neighbourhood’s beloved dog Optel goes missing, Claire is determined to track her down. This search unexpectedly opens old wounds when Claire finds clues relating to her older brother, Jonah, who disappeared nine years ago. Through bizarre encounters and quirky neighbours, the two cases intertwine. Claire’s father, John, fears that she is putting herself in danger. He attempts to hinder her investigations, but she remains undaunted. Claire must journey through grief and hope to find Optel and uncover the truth behind Jonah’s disappearance.