Tess is a film directed by South African filmmaker Meg Rickards. The film is based on the award-winning novel, Whiplash written by Tracey Farren.
It follows the story of Tess (played by Christia Visser) , a young sex worker who falls pregnant and has to deal with issues from her past.
Also starring in the film is Nse Ikpe-Etim, Brendon Daniels, Dann Jacques Mouton, Lee-Ann van Rooi, Quanita Adams, Amanda Lane, Warrick Grier, Oscar Peterson, Mark Elderkin and Greg Kriek.
The movie opens in South Africa at Ster Kinekor cinemas on the 24th February.
Watch the trailer below: