Legendary South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, guides five orphaned children from Eswatini as they collaborate to craft an original fairytale drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character, Liyana, is brought to life in innovative animated artwork as she embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. This genre-defying film weaves an animated hero's journey with poetic documentary scenes to create an inspiring tale of perseverance. LIYANA is a tribute to the strength of the human spirit and the healing power of storytelling.