Back of the Moon

Name: Back of the Moon
Genre: Drama
Released: 2021-12-03
Cast: Richard Lukunku, Moneoa Moshesh, Lemogang Tsipa, Sdumo Mtshali, Siyabonga Xaba

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Back of the Moon

2021

1h 35m

Drama

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A powerful gang leader in a Johannesburg ghetto decides that he will fight to the death for his home rather than face police relocation, but fate thrusts a beautiful singer, whom he has loved from a distance, into his orbit.

Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

Do yourself a favor, and find a way to see it.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 30, 2021

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Phumlani S Langa

City Press (South Africa)

I found this film to be the most refreshing local content I have encountered all year.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 19, 2019

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Alyssia Birjalal

Independent Online (South Africa)

Visually the film offers a stunning pallet of earthly tones and the set design is exemplary.

Sep 19, 2019

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Angus Gibson

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Richard Lukunku

Max (Badman)

Moneoa Moshesh

Eve Msomi

Lemogang Tsipa

Ghost

Sdumo Mtshali

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Siyabonga Xaba

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Director: Angus Gibson
Producer: Kutlwano Ditsele, Desireé Markgraaff
Screenwriter: Angus Gibson, Libby Dougherty
Distributor: ArtMattan Productions
Production Co: The Bomb Shelter Film Company
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Zulu
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2021, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby

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