Poppie Nongena

Based on a true story: South Africa, mid 70s. When her husband becomes too ill to work, Poppie is deemed by the law to be an illegal resident in her own country. Based on the Elsa Joubert novel regarded as one of the best African novels of the century.

Director: Christiaan Olwagen

Cast: Clementine Mosimane, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Chris Gxalaba, Nomsa Nene, Deon Nebulane, Aphiwe Sithole, Nicole Holm, Letlotlo Zimkhitha Mohlabeng

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.