November Promise is a 12-episode gripping series set in Zimbabwe and shot on location in Ruwa, Harare.
It explores the complexities of love, family and the challenges faced by young people navigating life's uncertainties.
It delves into a range of themes, including love, drug abuse, pregnancy, domestic violence, relationships, family, education, friendship, dreams and aspirations.
The series offers a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by young people in a challenging environment, while also highlighting the power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit.
Unique Zimuto, the executive producer of the series, said film, through its stories, can shine a spotlight on critical developments that impact negatively and positively on people's lives, as well as bringing to the fore issues that are often ignored and voices that are marginalised.
“Working on this series was exciting and walking the journey with all these different characters was quite an unforgettable experience,” she said.
The director, Derby Bheta, who is also one of the writers, believes that it's a great series to watch during the festive season.
“I believe it's interesting,” he told Standard Style. “I think the team managed to express the issues in a creative way that can engage the audience, So I am really optimistic the show will spark dialogue among viewers.”
Through its compelling characters and thought-provoking storylines, the production promises to be a gripping and emotionally resonant series that will leave viewers captivated and inspired.
Munashe Goromonzi plays the role of Tsitsi, a young woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers she is pregnant.
Faced with the daunting prospect of motherhood, she confides in her boyfriend, Jabu (Everson K Chieza).
Despite their limited means, Jabu dreams of providing a better life for their unborn child and comes up with a seemingly promising plan: to restore an old kombi and start their own business.
Tsitsi uses her mother's money to support Jabu and they embark on this ambitious project.
However, their hopes are dashed when the kombi is tragically hijacked.
The incident leaves them devastated, but it also serves as a catalyst for personal growth and resilience.
Meanwhile, Tsitsi's neighbour, Mai James (Rutendo Chimunda), is grappling with her own set of challenges.
Married to a physically and emotionally abusive husband, she discovers that her pregnancy is life-threatening.
Caught between the fear of losing her life and the constant threat of violence, Mai James must make a heartbreaking decision.
The series is under College Central, a film and television company that started at the Midlands State University. Their most known production is the television programme Wadiwa Wepa Moyo.
It is supported by RAES, a Senegalese non-governmental organisation dedicated to working with communities across Africa to address significant social challenges to make these narratives come to life.
