The Virgins

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Set against the backdrop of race-segregated South Africa, the story follows Annie Firman, a young girl from an affluent white suburb. Along with her friend Barbara, she yearns for the complexities of adult life and the allure of sexual love. Annie's infatuation with a pretentious photographer leads to disappointment, prompting her to seek solace in a forbidden relationship with a "coloured" boy. This illicit romance challenges societal norms and reveals Annie's desire for control and connection amidst the oppressive racial landscape.