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1960
When the remains of an apartheid-era policeman are discovered 60 years after he went missing, a retired singer revisits her past to help with the investigation. But how much does she know, and what is she holding back?
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When the remains of an apartheid-era policeman are discovered 60 years after he went missing, a retired singer revisits her past to help with the investigation. But how much does she know, and what is she holding back?
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Khaya Maseko, King Shaft, Michael Mutombo, Bruce Retief
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Runtime:91 minutes
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Cast
Michael Mutombo, King Shaft
Director
Zandile Madliwa
Younger Lindi
Sanda Shandu
Tshepo
Ivy Nkutha
Older Lindi
Chris Gxalabla
Harry Hlongwane
James Boy Maduna
Driver
Wandile Langeni
Laborer
Sisa Hewana
Detective Maseko
Erica Thom
Forensics Expert 1
Stefs Roos
Forensics Expert 2
Denvor Phokaners
News Reader
Lusapho Gqobo
Butler
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