"Stander" is a biographical crime film based on the true story of Andre Stander, a South African police officer who becomes a notorious bank robber in the 1970s. After witnessing the brutality of the apartheid regime firsthand, Stander begins to question his role in law enforcement and ultimately decides to turn to a life of crime.
As Stander's heists become more daring and successful, he gains notoriety as the leader of a gang of robbers known as the "Stander Gang." The authorities are unable to catch him, and Stander revels in his newfound reputation as a master criminal. However, his double life begins to take its toll on him as he struggles to maintain relationships with his wife and colleagues.
As Stander's crimes become more audacious, the police close in on him and he is eventually captured and sentenced to prison. Despite his incarceration, Stander continues to plan escapes and plot further robberies, determined to maintain his defiant and rebellious spirit until the very end.
The film explores themes of corruption, rebellion, and identity, while also providing insight into the turbulent social and political climate of apartheid-era South Africa. It is a gripping and thought-provoking tale of a man who defied the system and became a legend in the process.