Vehicle 19

The film opens with a car chase involving Michael Woods and the police, before a flashback unfolds.

Michael is a US man who arrives in Johannesburg after being paroled, to meet his wife Angie who works in the embassy. He orders a rental car at the airport and drives it, only to get lost in the city. During the drive, he comes across a phone and a gun inside the car. The phone rings, and the caller reveals himself to be detective Smith who further explains Michael got the wrong car due to a mix-up. Michael is asked to drive to a location where he could switch the car, before finding a gagged woman inside. However, the car is attacked upon reaching, causing Michael to escape. The woman tries to escape many times, but Michael pleads her to stay with him. She reveals herself to be Rachel Shabangu, a prosecutor who gathered evidence against Rhodes, due to which the latter kidnapped her. The duo drive to Rachel's friends for help but none of them comply. Helpless, Michael decides to drive to the court before realizing Angie might be a target. He succeeds in making sure Angie stays inside the embassy, but Rachel gets shot in the process. She records a testimony in Michael's phone before succumbing to the bullet wound and makes it Michael's responsibility to expose the truth.

A reluctant Michael leaves her corpse behind and is contacted by Smith who reveals he has framed Michael for Rachel's murder. Michael successfully dodges police vehicles and gets his car sprayed to avoid being recognized by the cops. Following Rachel's earlier suggestion, he contacts judge Musuka who agrees to help him but also warns him to avoid going to the court as the cops are waiting for him there. Michael's phone runs out of battery and he plugs in to the car charger. The cops find him and another car chase ensues, resulting in a hostage situation as Michael holds a news reporter on gunpoint near the court and demands a meeting with the judge in exchange for the reporter's freedom. However, Smith shows up and tries to take over the situation from another cop, during which Michael gets shot by Smith. However, he plays Rachel's testimony on the reporter's mic, exposing Rhodes and his allies who get arrested while Michael gets declared a hero and reunites with Angie.

• Paul Walker as Michael Woods
• Naima McLean as Rachel Shabangu
• Gys de Villiers as Detective Smith
• Leyla Haidarian as Angelica Moore
• Tshepo Maseko as Lieutenant
• Andrian Mazive as Journalist Benji
• Welile Nzuza as Mohawk
• Mangaliso Ngema as Judge James Muzuka
• Ernest Kubayi as Mr. Crackhead
• Elize Van Niekerk as Car Rental Receptionist

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