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A boy called Hope
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A boy called Hope

2010-08-05 · 108 min · ★ 5.3

Drama

Against all odds Themba realizes his dream playing for the National soccer team, Bafana Bafana.

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Directors
Stefanie Sycholt
Production companies
Do Production, Rheingold Films
Countries
Germany, South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patrick MofokengPatrick MofokengLuthando
Nat SingoNat SingoThemba
Junior SingoJunior SingoThemba Matakane
Simphiwe DanaMandisa
Jens LehmannJens LehmannBig John

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