@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.
Quick Stats
5.8
TMDB Rating
44
Votes
1h 50m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorTom Hooper
WriterTroy Kennedy Martin
CinematographyLarry Smith
ComposerRob Lane
EditorAvril Beukes
Production DesignMark Wilby
Produced by
BBCVideovision EntertainmentBBC FilmDistant Horizon
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Alex Mpondo
Hilary Swank
Sarah Barcant
Jamie Bartlett
Dirk Hendricks
Ian Roberts
Piet Müller
Marius Weyers
Ben Hoffman
N
Nomhlé Nkyonyeni
Mrs. Sizela
Greg Latter
Mannie Bester
Elize Cawood
Anna Hoffman
Robin Smith
Duty Officer
Wilson Dunster
District Judge
Dirk Stoltz
Andre
Jennifer Steyn
Marie Müller
David Dennis
Police Superintendent
Junior Singo
Sipho
J
James Ngcobo
Ezekiel
