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The Wound( 2017)

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62%
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Nakhane

      Xolani

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      Bongile Mantsai

      Vija

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      Niza Jay Ncoyini

      Kwanda

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      Thobani Mseleni

      Babalo

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      Gabriel Mini

      Khwalo

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      Zwelakhe Mtsaka

      Elder 1

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      Menzeleli Majola

      Elder 2

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      Gamelihle Bovana

      Sicelo

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      Halalisani Bradley Cebekhulu

      Lukas

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      Inga Qwede

      Ncedo

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      Sibabalwe Ngqayana

      Zuko

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      Siphosethu Ngcetane

      Nkosi

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      Luyanda L. Vunqo

      Dompas

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      Thando Mhlontlo

      Ninja

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      Anga Ntsepe

      Lesego

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      Hellman Hlomuka

      Vija's Initiate

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      Loyiso 'Lloyd' Ngqayana

      Vija's Initiate

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      Zimi Banisi

      Vija's Initiate

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      Luxolo Ngqunge

      Caregiver

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      Refiloe Ramatlapeng

      Caregiver

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      Monde Bambelo

      Caregiver

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      Jan Bloxham

      White Farmer

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      Caswell Sabelo Mabona

      Community Man

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      Mpho Diamond

      Community Man

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Aug 12 2024
    "Xolani" or just "X" (Nakhane) left his Xhosa tribe to find work in the city, but has now returned as a "caregiver" to help the young men prepare for their impending initiation into manhood. This essentially involves being covered in a white paint and preparing for a circumcision that was as likely to lead to terminal infection as to anything else. He reunites with his married friend "Vija" (Bongile Mantsai) and we quickly discover that's their is an unconventional friendship - and one that is best kept under wraps. That proves much more difficult when one of his initiates - "Kwanda" (Niza Jay)...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    142684.00

    Keywords

    • homophobia
    • circumcision
    • south africa
    • xhosa
    • in the closet
    • initiation
    • rite of passage
    • masculinity
    • banned
    • african customs
    • circumcision ritual
    • traditional leader
    • traditional culture
    • eastern cape
    • south african