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Back of the Moon

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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.

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Bradley Gibson Film Threat 11/30/2021
8/10
Do yourself a favor, and find a way to see it. Go to Full Review Phumlani S Langa City Press (South Africa) 09/19/2019
4/5
I found this film to be the most refreshing local content I have encountered all year. Go to Full Review Alyssia Birjalal Independent Online (South Africa) 09/19/2019
Visually the film offers a stunning pallet of earthly tones and the set design is exemplary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Angus Gibson

Director

Richard Lukunku

Max (Badman)

Moneoa Moshesh

Eve Msomi

Lemogang Tsipa

Ghost

Sdumo Mtshali

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Siyabonga Xaba

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Synopsis 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.
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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