While You Weren't Looking(2015)
While You Weren't Looking Synopsis
Dez and Terri, a mixed-race couple married 20 years and adoptive parents, they are the trailblazing lesbians of the New South Africa. But, have these freedoms guaranteed them happiness? Asanda, their 18 year old adopted daughter, is the poster child for South Africa’s diversity but describes herself as “an experiment”, being made up as she goes along. She meets Shado, an enigmatic Tommy Boy from Khayalitsha, a township on the edge of Cape Town, and a different picture of the New South Africa emerges.
While You Weren't Looking (2015) is a drama film directed by Catherine Stewart, released on October 28, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Camilla Waldman, Sandi Schultz, Fezile Mpela and Lionel Newton. Viewers rate it 2.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Catherine Stewart
- Writers:
- Matthew Krouse, Nodi Murphy, Amy Jephta
- Producers:
- Ananda Law
- Cinematographer:
- Amelia Henning
- Production:
- Out in Africa Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Phat Free Films, Puo Pha Productions
- Budget:
- $595,441
- Status:
- Released
While You Weren't Looking (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for While You Weren't Looking before you stream it.
While You Weren't Looking Cast & Crew
Main cast
Camilla Waldman
as Terri
Sandi Schultz
as Dez
Fezile Mpela
as Joe Thulo
Lionel Newton
as Mack
Petronella Tshuma
as Asanda
Thishiwe Ziqubu
as Shado
Tina Jaxa
as Milly Thulo
- Jill Levenberg
Jill Levenberg
as Yasmin
Terence Bridgett
as Tiny
- Pascual Wakefield
Pascual Wakefield
as Greg
Key crew
Directed by Catherine Stewart, written by Matthew Krouse, Nodi Murphy and Amy Jephta, produced by Ananda Law.
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While You Weren't Looking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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While You Weren't Looking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch While You Weren't Looking online?
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While You Weren't Looking (2015) is available to stream on IndieFlix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in While You Weren't Looking?
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The main cast of While You Weren't Looking (2015) includes Camilla Waldman, Sandi Schultz, Fezile Mpela, Lionel Newton and Petronella Tshuma. The film was directed by Catherine Stewart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was While You Weren't Looking released?
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While You Weren't Looking was released on October 28, 2015 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is While You Weren't Looking worth watching?
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While You Weren't Looking (2015) holds an average rating of 2.1 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for While You Weren't Looking?
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Yes. The official While You Weren't Looking trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.