Gonella Productions

LANGUAGES: Zulu, English | SUBTITLES: English

SYNOPSIS

The film tells the story of Lubanzi, a young man who is warned by his mother not to go near the ocean due to a family curse. Despite his mother's warnings, Lubanzi decides to go swimming with his friends, which ultimately leads to his tragic demise.

CREDITS

Director: Sabelo Khomo
Screenplay: Sabelo Khomo
Director of Photography: Sabelo Khomo
Producer: Ark Films
Grip: Lindani Msibi
Gaffer: Lindani Msibi
Editor: Sabelo Khomo
Sound: Lindokuhle Hlengwa

CAST

Lindani Msibi
Lindokuhle Hlengwa
Nomusa Ndlovu
Slindile Ngwabe
Melokuhle Khanyile
Luxolo Phikwana

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Genre: Drama, Tragedy
Languages: Zulu, English
Country of origin: South Africa
Year of production: 2025
Duration: 12 minutes
Shooting format: 4K
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Film: Colour
Sound Format: 48 kHz

FESTIVALS

Longyuana Cup 2025
Mbawula Youth Film Festival
Canada International Mobile Film Festival