In a dimly lit Gaborone apartment, a reunion between two childhood friends unearths long-buried secrets, both emotional and literal, that challenge trust and survival in ways neither expected.
| Character | Type | Actor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kealeboga Modisa Mid-20s. Discovers bones in closet. | Principal | — | open |
| Karabo (boyfriend) Lerato's boyfriend. Triggers the friendship breakup. | Principal | — | open |
| Thabang | Principal | — | open |
| Lerato Pule Mid-20s. Calm, warm and terrifying. "Nobody leaves… me." | Principal | Viola Filippa Meyer Nielsen | open |
| Police officer 1 | Supporting | — | open |
| Police officer 2 | Supporting | — | open |
| Police officer 3 | Supporting | — | open |
| Police officer 4 | Supporting | — | open |
| Police officer 5 | Supporting | — | open |
| Waiter 1 | Supporting | — | open |
| Location | Description | Key Scenes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaborone Bar | Cozy, intimate bar setting where Lerato and Kealeboga reunite. Warm lighting, casual atmosphere. | Opening reunion scene; unspoken tension & banter | confirmed |
| Lerato's Apartment Living room / bedroom area | Modest, dimly lit Gaborone apartment. Central setting for the film's core tension. Must feel intimate yet unsettling. | Stumbling in after bar; closet discovery; bed scene; final confrontation | confirmed |
| Closet (apartment) Interior detail | The closet door is slightly ajar during opening. Must contain depth to conceal dozens of bones and childhood mementos. Atmospheric lighting critical. | Initial curiosity; first bone discovery; revelation of full contents (final moment) | confirmed |
| Prop / Item | Description & Use | Priority | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bones Multiple (dozens) | The central prop. Mix of small and large bones scattered in closet and under bed sheets. Must appear authentically unsettling. | Critical | Consider sourcing medical/anatomical replicas or cow/animal bones. Weathering/darkening may be needed. Storage in apartment closet requires concealment mechanism. |
| Childhood Photographs Multiple frames/prints | Photos mixed among the bones showing Lerato and Kealeboga's friendship history. Should appear aged, worn, nostalgic. | Critical | Create authentic-looking printed photos of cast from "childhood." Include dates or handwritten captions for emotional depth. |
| Handwritten Notes Letters / journal entries | Personal notes from their past; referenced as Kealeboga "flips through" them. Should reveal promises of honesty, fragments of their pact. | High | Write authentic-sounding dialogue/promises. Scatter among bones for visual storytelling. |
| Glasses / Drinking Vessels 2–3 glasses | Alcohol glasses for bar scene and apartment (post-bar stumbling, late-night drinking while discovering bones). | Medium | Bar glasses should match cozy bar aesthetic; apartment glasses can be simpler/household style. |
| Bed Sheets & Pillows | Apartment bedroom. One bone is hidden under sheets to intensify the second discovery moment. | High | Should feel lived-in, rumpled. Consider muted colors (grey, cream) to match dim apartment lighting. |
| Closet Door & Frame | Must open smoothly for reveal. Slightly ajar in opening shots to suggest mystery. | High | Consider weathered/worn finish to match modest apartment aesthetic. Hinges must be quiet for suspenseful reveal. |
| Apartment Furniture Modest, lived-in pieces | Simple bed frame, nightstand, possibly a chair or sofa. Should feel authentic to Gaborone apartment culture. | Medium | Keep minimal and tasteful; focus audience attention on closet and bones, not clutter. |
| Lighting Fixtures | Dim, warm ambient lighting. Overhead fixture(s) that can be controlled for mood shifts (cozy → dread). | High | Critical for creating "dimly lit apartment" atmosphere. Consider practical lamps on nightstand for final closet reveal. |
| Bar Decor Background pieces | Authentic Gaborone bar atmosphere: bottles, glasses on shelves, maybe local art or wood finishes. | Low | Serves as context for reunion scene; focus on character interaction over bar detail. |