The Distance

This boxing-inspired coming-of-age story explores the life of Joe, a Pretoria schoolboy in 1970, whose fascination with Muhammad Ali sparks a collection of newspaper clippings that shape his memories. As he grows into a writer decades later, these scrapbooks serve as the basis for his memoir, revealing his childhood experiences during a turbulent era. Reaching out to his brother Branko to reflect on their shared history, the narrative uncovers the complex interplay between past and present, silence and expression.