Finding Optel

Story

Synopsis

16-year-old amateur detective, Claire Abrahams, finds her neighbourhood’s lost things. When the neighbourhood’s beloved dog Optel goes missing, Claire is determined to track her down. This search unexpectedly opens old wounds when Claire finds clues relating to her older brother, Jonah, who disappeared nine years ago. Through bizarre encounters and quirky neighbours, the two cases intertwine. Claire’s father, John, fears that she is putting herself in danger. He attempts to hinder her investigations, but she remains undaunted. Claire must journey through grief and hope to find Optel and uncover the truth behind Jonah’s disappearance.

Directors

Mikayla Joy Brown, Jesse Brown

Writers

Mikayla Joy Brown

Language

English

Country

South Africa

Release date

21 August 2025

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Mikayla Joy Brown

  Claire Abrahams

• Oscar Petersen

  John Abrahams

• 

  Zenobia Kloppers

  Auntie Doreen

• 

  Rodney Goliath

  Dinges - Jonathan Junior

• 

  Omar Adams

  Uncle Henry

• 

  Maurice Carpede

  Grant Jacobs

• 

  Euodia Samson

  Mej Goslet

• Liande Valentyn

  Shamiema

• 

  Liza Scholtz

  Rose Abrahams

• 

  Quanita Adams

  Midwife

• Sherman Pharo

  Mr. Williams

• 

  Hein De Vries

  Sakkies