Netherlands / Jan 31, 2025 / International Film Festival Rotterdam
1h 50min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
When a successful investment banker unexpectedly returns to her childhood home after an illicit work incident, her overbearing and doting mother is wary of her sudden arrival. A tragic and comical culture clash of a mother and daughter forced to get to know each other again.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Emily Govender | Vanessa Govender |
| George Kuda | Boris |
| Kagiso Latane | Matome |
| Ntosh Madlingozi | Andrew |
| Nupi Makhobo | Maggie |
| Barileng Malebye | Matlakala / Bozza's Wife |
| Kudi Maradzika | Vuyo |
| Tshepi Mashego | Priscilla |
| Bathabile Mashigo | Kgomotso Tladi |
| Gareth Meijson | Eric |
| Kefilwe Mello | Katlego |
| Tinah Mnumzana | Belinda |
| Don Mosenye | Bozza |
| Masello Motana | Moipone |
| Lethabo Mpoko | Thuli Modise |
| Percy Mthunzi | Peter |
| Nyeleti Ndubane | Moira |
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| Moditle Pholo | Bra Oupa |
| Mpho Sewela | Jabba |
| Kedibone Tholo Manyaka | Betty |
| Thembelihle Baleka | Uber Driver |
| Chris Forrest | Caretaker |
| Busisiwe Gcani | Friend 2 |
| Thamsanxa Mnyangeni | Friend 3 / Lean Guy 1 |
| Kgothatso Molaodi | Addict |
| Kgothatso Modiso | Learner 1 |
| Nomhle Ndehleni | Younger Woman |
| Shaun Skhosana | Friend 4 / Lean Guy 2 |
| Craig Urbani | Bruce Gardener |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sabbatical |
| Original language | TN |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | South Africa |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Diprente |
| Release date | 9 maggio 2025 |
| Executive producer | David Rypstra, Farzana Wadee, Luke Henkeman, Ozi Menakaya, Ryan Solovei |
| Production | Karabo Lediga, Tamsin Andersson |
| Writer | Karabo Lediga |
| Editing | Khulekani Zondi |
| Cinematography | Motheo Moeng |
| Assistant directors | Karabo Lediga |
| Camera operators | Motheo Moeng |
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| Additional photography | Motheo Moeng |
| Production design | Ntokozo Kunene, Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene |
| Art direction | Ntokozo Kunene, Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene |
| Set decoration | Ntokozo Kunene, Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene |
| Music | Bokani Dyer, Janno Muller |
| Sound | Bokani Dyer, Janno Muller |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
South Africa / May 09, 2025 / 16
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