Based on the real life story of Tim Jenkin (Daniel Radcliffe) and Stephen Lee (Daniel Webber) who are two young white activist in South Africa. During the late 1970's they are spreading the word on anti-apartheid in the streets. This will see them both sentenced to many years in jail.

Over a period of time Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee try to devise an escape plan from jail. Tim Jenkin is the central character, the brains and driving force of the escape. Stephen Lee is basically a passenger in this story. The film is based on the 2003 book Inside Out - Escape from Pretoria Prison by Tim Jenkin, which would explain the focus on Jenkin.

The story of planning the escape is slow and long and takes up most of the movie. Its clear that escaping any jail would not be easy, and this is what the film portrays. There are a few tense moments but nothing too overwhelming.

If your looking for an action film with larger than life/interesting characters, it's not this movie. If you want a movie with some historical significance, methiodal acting and intricate story telling you might like this movie.