The Wound
2017•1h 28m•6.3•Released
Drama
Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white ochre, recuperate as they learn the masculine codes of their culture. In this environment of machismo and aggression, Xolani cares for a defiant initiate from Johannesburg, Kwanda, who quickly learns Xolani's best kept secret, that he is in love with another man.
Director
John Trengove
Writer
John Trengove, Malusi Bengu, Thando Mgqolozana
Revenue
$0M
Languages
Afrikaans, Xhosa, English
Studio
Riva Film
Cast
Nakhane
Xolani
Bongile Mantsai
Vija
Niza Jay Ncoyini
Kwanda
Thobani Mseleni
Babalo
Gabriel Mini
Khwalo
Zwelakhe Mtsaka
Elder 1
Menzeleli Majola
Elder 2
Gamelihle Bovana
Sicelo
Halalisani Bradley Cebekhulu
Lukas
Inga Qwede
Ncedo
Sibabalwe Ngqayana
Zuko
Siphosethu Ngcetane
Nkosi
Luyanda L. Vunqo
Dompas
Thando Mhlontlo
Ninja
Anga Ntsepe
Lesego
Production
Company
Riva Film
Company
ZDF/Arte
Company
Sampek Productions
Company
OAK Motion Pictures
Company
Urucu Media
Company
Cool Take Pictures
Company
Deuxième Ligne Films
Company
Figjam Entertainment
Company
Edition Salzgeber
Company
ZDF
Producer
Cait Pansegrouw
Producer
Elias Ribeiro
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