The 20-minute film opens with Fundi as a young boy. Fundi is enchanted by the discovery of a toy train, of which he tressures. A time jump leads to 1973 Zambia, where Fundi is now working on the railways. Fundi is bewitched by the appearance of Malika, which leads to a blossoming, albeit restricted, love affair. Music plays a central role in ‘Tazara’, as Fundi sings from the heart throughout. The main theme is a catchy melody with the soulful tones of Mumba Yachi. As Malika falls pregnant, their love affair comes to an end. Later, their child together, with his father’s toy train in hand, sets out to find him.