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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.
The Wound (2017) is a drama film directed by John Trengove, released on April 19, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini and Thobani Mseleni. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
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Nakhane
as Xolani
Bongile Mantsai
as Vija
Niza Jay Ncoyini
as Kwanda
Thobani Mseleni
as Babalo
Gabriel Mini
as Khwalo
Zwelakhe Mtsaka
as Elder 1
Menzeleli Majola
as Elder 2
Gamelihle Bovana
as Sicelo
Halalisani Bradley Cebekhulu
as Lukas
Inga Qwede
as Ncedo
Sibabalwe Ngqayana
as Zuko
Siphosethu Ngcetane
as Nkosi
Directed by John Trengove, written by Thando Mgqolozana, Malusi Bengu and John Trengove, produced by Cait Pansegrouw and Elias Ribeiro.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 65 ratings.
"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…
Reviewed on August 12, 2024
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The Wound (2017) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Wound (2017) includes Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani Mseleni and Gabriel Mini. The film was directed by John Trengove. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Wound was released on April 19, 2017 and runs for 1h 28m.
The Wound (2017) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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