Life, Above All

Category: Drama
All Genres: Drama
Release Year: 2010
Country: South Africa, Germany
Runtime: 100
Rating: (0)
Languages: Sotho, Sotho
Director: Oliver Schmitz
Sound: Dolby Digital
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Writing by: Dennis Foon – screenplay
Allan Stratton – novel

Produced by: Greig Buckle – co-producer
Martin Hämer – line producer
Daniela Ramin – associate producer
Thomas Reisser – co-producer
Helge Sasse – executive producer
Oliver Stoltz – producer

Cast: Khomotso Manyaka – Chanda
Keaobaka Makanyane – Esther
Lerato Mvelase – Lillian
Harriet Lenabe – Mrs. Tafa (as Harriet Manamela)
Aubrey Poolo – Jonah
Tinah Mnumzana – Aunt Lizbet
Mapaseka Mathebe – Iris
Thato Kgaladi – Soly
Kgomotso Ditshweni – Dudu
Rami Chuene – Aunty Ruth
Jerry Marobyane – Mr. Pheto

Music: Ali N. Askin Ian Osrin
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Plot Outline:

A touching mother-daughter relationship that reflects the modern South Africa.

Plot: "Life, Above All" is a emotional and universal drama about a young girl (stunningly performed by first-time-actress Khomotso Manyaka) who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart. Directed by South African filmmaker Oliver Schmitz ("Mapantsula", "Paris, je t'aime"), it is based on the international award winning novel "Chanda's Secrets" by Allan Stratton.