The Second Wife reflects the experience of a polygamous Muslim couple in the Western Cape. The participants are frank and honest way in which they talk about the difficulties inherent in polygamy. Whilst Islamic Law permits polygamy, it is clear that justice should form an integral part of the decision to enter into a polygamous union. Couples who are able to deal successfully with such unions, however, remain the exception rather than the rule. The question is not whether polygamy is justified, but how Muslims translate the laws of Islam into everyday existence. A brave, innovative film about a sensitive issue within the filmmaker’s community.