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Black Burns Fast

2026-07-31 · 96 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Romance · Drama

Black Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a normal academic year, until Ayanda arrives at the school and forces her to rethink everything. In the aftermath, Luthando struggles with juggling multiple identities to avoid rejection from her mother and her schoolmates as she comes to terms with her sexuality.

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Directors
Sandulela Asanda
Production companies
Urucu Media
Countries
South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Esihle NdleleniEsihle NdleleniLuthando
Muadi IlungMuadi IlungAyanda
Mila SmithMila SmithJodie
Khensani KhozaKhensani KhozaZenande
Ntsimedi GwangwaNtsimedi GwangwaLazola
Basetsana MotloungBasetsana MotloungAnele
Rob van VuurenRob van VuurenMr Wainwright

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