A tale from Africa for children of the world. An endearing tale about a young girl who encounters a mischievious water sprite, the Tokoloshe, and develops a close and trusting relationship that shapes her destiny. It's a tale of fun, magic and adventure which also has a strong environmental theme. The orphan Thandi and her impish Tokoloshe are a formidable force for good againt the evil plotting of her avaricious grandmother who plans to marry her off to a rich scoundrel. This 117-minute video, shown on television in several countries and written by South Africa's doyen of children's drama, Pieter Scholtz, has been widely acclaimed as a television drama for children.