Black Burns Fast
2026•1h 36m•7.0•Released
ComedyRomanceDrama
Black Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a normal academic year, until Ayanda arrives at the school and forces her to rethink everything. In the aftermath, Luthando struggles with juggling multiple identities to avoid rejection from her mother and her schoolmates as she comes to terms with her sexuality.
Director
Sandulela Asanda
Writer
Sandulela Asanda
Languages
Xhosa
Studio
Urucu Media
Cast
Esihle Ndleleni
Luthando
Muadi Ilung
Ayanda
Mila Smith
Jodie
Khensani Khoza
Zenande
Ntsimedi Gwangwa
Lazola
Basetsana Motloung
Anele
Rob van Vuuren
Mr Wainwright
Production
Company
Urucu Media
Producer
Cait Pansegrouw
Producer
Elias Ribeiro
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