Vaya

2017 1h 50m EN

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 6

Drama

Synopsis

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Three separate stories create a gripping yet compassionate portrait of small-town characters immersed in the intimidating, alluring, and dangerous world of big-city Johannesburg and Soweto.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Warren Masemola
Xolani
Harriet Lenabe
Grace
Mncedisi Shabangu
Madoda
Phuthi Nakene
Patricia
Zimkhitha Nyoka
Zanele
Azwile Chamane-Madiba
Zodwa
Jabulani Mthembu
Jabu
Nomonde Mbusi
Thobeka

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Akin Omotoso
Writers: David Majoka, Madoda Nthuli, Craig Freimond
Languages: Zulu
Countries: South Africa

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Akin Omotoso, shot by Kabelo Thathe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Vuyani Sondlo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Warren Masemola and Harriet Lenabe and Mncedisi Shabangu carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4996954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Akin Omotoso directs. Kabelo Thathe behind the camera. Vuyani Sondlo cuts. Produced in South Africa. Dialogue in Zulu.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Akin Omotoso, shot by Kabelo Thathe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Vuyani Sondlo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Warren Masemola and Harriet Lenabe and Mncedisi Shabangu carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt4996954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.