Nominated for the Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film, 2025, this multi-award winning short is the second film in the anthology called, When The World Stopped. When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.

Directed by: Cindy Lee
Writers: David S. Lee, Darwin Shaw, Will Hawkes

Starring: Avumile Qongqo, Liyabona Mroqoza, Makhaola Ndebele

Edited by: 
Gugu Sibandze

Supervising Editor: Will Hawkes
Additional Editor: Zach Passero
Additional Editor: Pete Szijarto
Additional Editor: Natalie Varoy

Full cast and crew on IMDB
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