Empty Cups (15:45) - Cinema 1 - 16L

Empty Cups

Empty Cups follows Lerato, a 28-year-old woman whose relationship with Katlego seems romantic on the surface but leaves her emotionally unfulfilled. After finding a gold earring in their bed, she discovers that Katlego has been cheating on her with her best friend, Zinhle. Feeling betrayed, Lerato ends things with both of them and tries to move forward.

With support from her older sister, Gabby, Lerato slowly begins to heal. She meets Shaun, who offers her a different kind of connection, and starts enjoying the small moments they share. However, moving on proves harder than she expected when Katlego returns, asking for another chance and promising to answer her questions.

Despite knowing how much he has hurt her, Lerato finds herself drawn back to the familiar relationship. She returns to the same hotel where they once shared a romantic night, but instead of finding closure, she ends up beside him again. In the final scene, Lerato briefly considers leaving but chooses to lie back down as Katlego puts his arm around her. The film ends ambiguously, showing how difficult it can be to walk away from someone you still love, even when the relationship has caused you pain.

Saturday, 21 November 2026 · 15:45 · Cinema 1 · Age rating: 16L

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