Truly Mine

Truly Mine

More Than Their Expectations

2026 · 11 min · Drama

Leila, an 18-year-old girl who is on the brink of adulthood. As the pressure of her family's expectations grows, Leila has to choose between a life laid out for her or freedom, risking everything she loves for a life that's truly hers.

Directed by Tafadzwa Mangwiro · Written by Ariba Khan

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