Zimbabwe

Jan 1, 2008

1h 22m

★ 10.0

Overview

Amidst failed harvests and the threat of AIDS, Zimbabweans look for work, preferably in South Africa. But their illegal status and xenophobic whites do not make life any easier in the neighbouring state.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Zimbabwe

Kudzai Chimbaira

Dumi

Farai Veremu

Yvonne

Natasha Gandi

Aunt

Mildred Chipuriro

Uncle

Phinneus Ncube

Gift

Masimba Mukoki

Zoe

Folen Murapa

Charles

Tongayi Chirisa

Andrew Worsdale

Abigail

Jennifer Steyn

David Dukas

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