In its review, Peter Feldman for The Citizen praised the lead characters, as well as the script and production. Describing it as one of South Africa's best films in recent times, it got a 4/5 overall rating.[4] Likewise, DRM.am gave it a four star, with much of its praise going for the underlying message in the film. It stated, the film "...is a constant reminder how easy it is to judge somebody without really knowing the reasons behind the facts."[5] Giles Grifin for Life Righting Collective recounted from the theme of the film how the society have failed to adequately protect persons living with addicts or even the addict themselves.[3] Daily Maverick suggested that the execution of the film was so special that it should be celebrated even outside of South Africa.[6] It received a 8/10 excellent rating from Spling Movies, who applauded the "soundtrack, raw honesty and confessional drama" of the film.