South Africa / Jan 01, 2026 / 13
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Mother-the-Law follows Jeminah, Palesa’s mother-in-law, as she bulldozes her way into her son, Lunga’s, 35th birthday party preparations. Lunga and Palesa are newlyweds, and they have to find a way to keep her at bay without offending her, culturally, as they forge a new life together. Jeminah, who is never impressed, especially by Palesa, plans and schemes to disrupt their original plans and have things done her way.
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mother-the-Law |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 2026 |
| Production | Salamina Mosese |
| Writer | Stephina Zwane |
| Editing | Bongi Malefo |
| Cinematography | Jonathan De La Querra |
| Assistant directors | Stephina Zwane |
| Camera operators | Jonathan De La Querra |
| Additional photography | Jonathan De La Querra |
| Music | Samkhelo Mhlalela |
| Sound | Samkhelo Mhlalela |
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| Costume design | Sandi Mazibuko |
| Makeup | Sandi Mazibuko |
| Hairstyling | Sandi Mazibuko |
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