Upon discovering her acceptance into Julliard, Nompumelelo, a cynical South African, embezzles funds from her workplace and abandons her fiancé to live out her Broadway dream in New York City only to discover that 2017 U.S.A. is not as...
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- 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Phumi Tau | ... |
Nompumelelo
(as Phumelele Mthembu)
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| Anthony Goss | ... |
Jaquan
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Thami Buti | ... |
Tumelo
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Nij Alain | ... |
Tayo
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Kyle Baird | ... |
Dancer
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Mary-Anne Barlow | ... |
Carine
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Caroline Borole | ... |
Singer
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Keke Chele | ... |
Choreographer
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Bongani Dlamini | ... |
Patrick
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Roget Ellis | ... |
David
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| Hemali Juta-Pillay | ... |
Lawyer
(as Hemali Juta)
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Tumelo Lekana | ... |
Dancer
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Jandile Lujabe | ... |
Phindi
(as Zandile Lujabe)
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Mbongeni Moyake | ... |
Dancer
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Makhosozana Ndlovu | ... |
Elizabeth
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Gontse Ntshegang | ... |
Adjwoa
(as Gontse Ntshengang)
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Lebohang Phake | ... |
Esther
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Bridgette Pike | ... |
Jess
(as Bridget Pike)
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James Raynolds | ... |
Steven
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Mahlatse Sachane | ... |
Dancer
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Marian Smart | ... |
Hotel Clerk
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Boipelo Nokukhanya Tau | ... |
Baby Gabby
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Nathan Rudd | ... |
School kid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Muzi Mthembu | ||
Written by
| Muzi Mthembu | ... | () |
| Phumi Tau | ... | () (as Phumi Mthembu) |
Produced by
| Avril Z. Speaks | ... | producer |
| Phumi Tau | ... | producer (as Phumi Mthembu) |
Cinematography by
| Bonga Nkomo | ||
Editing by
| Magalela Mtshali | ||
Editorial Department
| Leon Gerber | ... | on-line editor |
| Briony Macleod | ... | colorist (as Briony Mcleod) |
Art Direction by
| Bonisa Mndaweni | ||
Costume Design by
| Chester Algernal Gordon | ||
Makeup Department
| Refiloe Maphunya | ... | makeup artist |
| Jordan McCoy | ... | makeup artist: new york unit |
Production Management
| Mark Ezovski | ... | unit production manager: New York unit |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mpho Makhate | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Gabriel Banda | ... | art assistant |
Sound Department
| Sasha Larco | ... | sound mixer: new york unit |
| Njabulo Mayise | ... | final mix |
Special Effects by
| Lethabo Supah Phetla | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Jordan Harland | ... | Additional Visual Effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Philippus Boshoff | ... | assistant camera |
| Nhlakanipho Brain Buthelezi | ... | focus puller (as Brain Buthelezi) |
| Melissa De Leon | ... | second assistant camera: new york unit |
| Milton Guanga | ... | first assistant camera: new york unit |
| Eunah Lee | ... | 2nd unit cinematographer: New York unit (as Eun-ah Lee) |
| Nhlanhla Mabaso | ... | assistant grip (as Nhlanhla Mabasa) |
| Wiseman Makhathini | ... | key grip |
| Sbonelo Maloka | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Thabo Mofokeng | ... | best boy |
| John Mokotedi | ... | key grip |
| Mpho Molahloe | ... | spark |
| Thomas Lesetsi Rapeso | ... | gaffer (as Thomas 'Dollar' Rapeso) |
| Thami Xhosa | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Thuli Mngidi | ... | stylist |
| Nonhlanhla Thabethe | ... | head of wardrobe |
Additional Crew
| Melissa De Leon | ... | production assistant: new york unit |
| Vama Mbatha | ... | production coordinator |
| Khotso Mofolo | ... | production assistant |
| Derek Sender | ... | production assistant: new york unit |
| Tshepo Tau | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
- MVP Productions
- azUspeak Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- AAA Entertainment (2023) (World-wide)
- Netflix Worldwide Entertainment (2021) (World-wide)
- Netflix (2021) (World-wide) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Upon discovering her acceptance into Julliard, Nompumelelo, a cynical South African, embezzles funds from her workplace and abandons her fiancé to live out her Broadway dream in New York City only to discover that 2017 U.S.A. is not as welcoming as she had dreamed. There she learns about true love, true happiness, and true citizenship. |
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Box Office
| Budget | ZAR1,000,000 (estimated) |