 Verster's movies have an "undercurrent" theme of social injustice and people picking up the pieces of their lives.He is not an "in and out" filmmaker but builds up a relationship with his protagonists, allowing his audience a very intimate and empathetic look into their hearts and homes.Despite severe budget constraints, Verster documents their lives, often over a number of years, and is involved with his protagonists past and wellbeing as much as with their future.