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Portrait of a Young Man Drowning (1999): Cast

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Portrait of a Young Man Drowning is a 1999 short film directed by Teboho Mahlatsi, starring Ronnie Nyakale as Shadow and Patrick Ndlovu. It runs 11 minutes.

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Portrait of a Young Man Drowning (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
11 min
Director
Teboho Mahlatsi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Portrait of a Young Man Drowning About?

The premise of Portrait of a Young Man Drowning without spoilers.

Bleeding from his side, Shadow limps across a black‑and‑white world of charred ruins, funeral processions and memories. He seeks water to wash his wound, but the township’s residents deny him. When the community captures a young man accused of rape, lives intersect, revealing Shadow’s place in society, questioning if his blood can be cleansed.

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Cast & crew

Portrait of a Young Man Drowning Cast & Characters

Ronnie Nyakale leads the cast as Shadow, with Patrick Ndlovu as Ntate Phiri. Directed by Teboho Mahlatsi.

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Portrait of a Young Man Drowning FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Portrait of a Young Man Drowning, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?

Portrait of a Young Man Drowning runs 11 minutes.

When was Portrait of a Young Man Drowning released?

Portrait of a Young Man Drowning was released on September 3, 1999.

Who directed Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?

Portrait of a Young Man Drowning was directed by Teboho Mahlatsi.

Who is in the cast of Portrait of a Young Man Drowning?

Portrait of a Young Man Drowning stars Ronnie Nyakale as Shadow and Patrick Ndlovu as Ntate Phiri.

Does Portrait of a Young Man Drowning have a post-credit scene?

No. Portrait of a Young Man Drowning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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