When the Sun Sets (2021): Cast
When the Sun Sets is a 2021 short drama directed by Phumi Morare, starring Zikhona Bali as Lerato, Aphiwe Mkefe and Thembekile Mathe. It runs 14 minutes and was made on a reported $30,000 budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 14 min
- Director
- Phumi Morare
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Xhosa - Budget
- $30K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When the Sun Sets About?
The premise of When the Sun Sets without spoilers.
In 1985 Johannesburg, South Africa, a young black nurse finds herself deeply worried when her activist younger brother disappears after school. As she searches for him, she is forced to confront the harsh realities and dangers of apartheid. The film draws inspiration from a true story and explores themes of family, courage, and the struggle against injustice.
When the Sun Sets Cast & Characters
Zikhona Bali leads the cast as Lerato, with Aphiwe Mkefe as Anele and Thembekile Mathe as Khanyi. Directed by Phumi Morare; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phumi Morare
- Zikhona Bali as Lerato
- Aphiwe Mkefe as Anele
- Thembekile Mathe as Khanyi
- Awonke Mtonjana as Thabo
Also Starring in When the Sun Sets
· 4 more- Quinne Brown Marie (Head Nurse)
- Lumkile Mkwalo Teacher
- Morne Van Jaarsveld Jannie (Policeman)
- Ryan Angilly David (Policeman)
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When the Sun Sets FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of When the Sun Sets, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When the Sun Sets?
When the Sun Sets runs 14 minutes.
When was When the Sun Sets released?
When the Sun Sets was released on August 7, 2021.
Who directed When the Sun Sets?
When the Sun Sets was directed by Phumi Morare.
Who is in the cast of When the Sun Sets?
When the Sun Sets stars Zikhona Bali as Lerato, Aphiwe Mkefe as Anele and Thembekile Mathe as Khanyi, among 8 credited actors.
What was the budget of When the Sun Sets?
When the Sun Sets had a reported budget of $30,000.
Does When the Sun Sets have a post-credit scene?
No. When the Sun Sets has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is When the Sun Sets in?
The original language of When the Sun Sets is Xhosa.
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