Good Mourning

Ayanda is an 18 year-old high-school student from a middle class home in Joburg. Her father is absent and her mother might as well be because she is always busy climbing the corporate ladder. From the outside looking in, her life looks pretty normal, but deep inside, Ayanda is slowly self-destructing. Chaotic is the perfect word to describe her last year of Highschool. She is bullied, argues with her mother constantly and has absolutely no interest in school. The story plays out over 24hrs, on a scorching hot Friday.

Directed by Morokwe Kaizer Mokgobu, Good Mourning leans on a strong ensemble — Katlego Moshoana, Mosehlana Mamaregane, Thabang Mashiane — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2024.