Inja (2002): Cast
Inja is a 2002 short drama directed by Steve Pasvolsky, starring Danny Keogh as Johannes, Terry Norton and Lizo C. Makambi. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Steve Pasvolsky
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Inja About?
The premise of Inja without spoilers.
Inja, a 2002 South African short directed by Steve Pasvolsky, follows a white farmer who manipulates a Xhosa boy to train his puppy as the ideal companion for a white owner. A decade later the dog’s loyalties place both the boy and the farmer in peril, ending in a confrontation. The film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Live‑Action Short.
Inja Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- dog
- puppy
- boy
- south africa
- landowner
- boss
- africa
- apartheid
- one word title
- rural setting
- threat
- shotgun
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- sack
- rucksack
- post
- pocket knife
- pills
- pet
- old man
- knife
- husband wife relationship
- heart attack
- gunshot
- flag pole
- ferocious dog
- dog collar
- countryside
- collar
- black white relations
- bag
- animal cruelty
- student film
- title spoken by character
Inja Cast & Characters
Danny Keogh leads the cast as Johannes, with Terry Norton as Hettie and Lizo C. Makambi as Older Thembile. Directed by Steve Pasvolsky; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Steve Pasvolsky
- Danny Keogh as Johannes
- Terry Norton as Hettie
- Lizo C. Makambi as Older Thembile
- Anele Vellom as Young Thembile
Inja Also Known As
Also known as “Dog”.
- Also known as
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- Dog
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Inja FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Inja, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Inja?
Inja runs 17 minutes.
When was Inja released?
Inja was released on January 10, 2002.
Who directed Inja?
Inja was directed by Steve Pasvolsky.
More films by Steve Pasvolsky Who is in the cast of Inja?
Inja stars Danny Keogh as Johannes, Terry Norton as Hettie and Lizo C. Makambi as Older Thembile, among 4 credited actors.
Does Inja have a post-credit scene?
No. Inja has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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