Life, Above All

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Life, Above All

2010

1h 40m

6.5(25 votes)

Drama

Overview

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

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9 members

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Khomotso Manyaka

Chanda

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Keaobaka Makanyane

Esther

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Lerato Mvelase

Lillian

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Tinah Mnumzana

Aunt Lizbet

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Aubrey Poolo

Jonah

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Mapaseka Mathebe

Iris

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Harriet Lenabe

Mrs. Tafa

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Rami Chuene

Aunty Ruth

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Patrick Shai

Dr. Charles Chilume

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