South Africa / Mar 14, 2025 / 13 / Joburg Film Festival
A journey of reconciliation: a mother and daughter's long walk back to each other.
1h 29min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Raised in the city with her well-off aunt, Thandi suddenly returns to her roots to live with her mother in the township, where she grapples with accepting this unfamiliar environment.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bheki Nkala | Uncle Vusi |
| Neo Kabe | Policeman 1 |
| Thulani Kunene | Policeman 2 |
| Kgodumo Mohlala | Salon Vendor |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ndingowakho |
| Original language | XH |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | South Africa |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Urban Brew Studios, Zinc Pictures |
| Release date | 14 marzo 2025 |
| Executive producer | Adelaide Joshua-Hill, Marc Jury, Tshego Molete Khanyile, Nomsa Philiso, Nicola van Niekerk |
| Production | Nonhlanhla Masondo, Yolanda Ndhlovu |
| Writer | Siphokazi Mtila, Ayanda Halimana |
| Casting | Obey Muchipisi |
| Editing | Malcom Legare, Neo Pitswe, Mbulelo Sandlana, Skumbuzo Nhlapo, Linda Sithole, Asanda Hadebe |
| Cinematography | Kwanda McPherson, Thulwane Ngwenya, Kegomoditswe Kekana, Bongani Nsimande, Lerato Makgonwane, John Mokotedi, Vuyani Siwela |
| Assistant directors | Kgodumo Mohlala, Neo Kabe, Eckhart King, Siphokazi Mtila, Thobile Zwane |
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| Lighting | Johannes Mogale, Johannes Maseema, Takalani Ndou |
| Camera operators | Kwanda McPherson, Thulwane Ngwenya, Kegomoditswe Kekana, Bongani Nsimande, Lerato Makgonwane, John Mokotedi, Vuyani Siwela |
| Additional photography | Kwanda McPherson, Thulwane Ngwenya, Kegomoditswe Kekana, Bongani Nsimande, Lerato Makgonwane, John Mokotedi, Vuyani Siwela |
| Production design | Thabiso Senne, Xolani Dikgale, Karabo Seretsi, Luanda Colvel |
| Art direction | Thabiso Senne, Xolani Dikgale, Karabo Seretsi, Luanda Colvel |
| Set decoration | Thabiso Senne, Xolani Dikgale, Karabo Seretsi, Luanda Colvel |
| Music | Given Khumalo, Lazola Mnukwa |
| Sound | Given Khumalo, Lazola Mnukwa |
| Costume design | Thembelihle Buthelezi, Celumusa Zungu, Ellaine Ngubeni, Thabisile Ndlela |
| Makeup | Ellaine Ngubeni, Thembelihle Buthelezi, Celumusa Zungu, Thabisile Ndlela |
| Hairstyling | Ellaine Ngubeni, Thembelihle Buthelezi, Celumusa Zungu, Thabisile Ndlela |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
South Africa / Apr 12, 2025 / 13 / Showmax
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