Tjokkie and Crispin decide to take a bet with their rival, Ratkas Koekemoor that Crispin can beat him in the Comrades marathon.His wife suspect he really wants to go to Durban to fool around, so she hires a private detective to keep an on him. In Durban, he meets and falls for a stunning Russian athlete, but her ex-KGB trainer also has his eye on her. One thing leads to another, and after the race, things come to a head as the competing lovers, coach, and private detective find themselves in compromising and complicated situations.

Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.

Like alcoholism, gambling is a disease. Ches, a compulsive gambler, is sent for medical help. A wonder drug perhaps? Or hypnosis maybe? Ches finds that his psychiatrist has other ideas.

A quiet and put-upon house cleaner breaks her silence.