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Release Year2022
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorAnele Geqiwe
WritersAnele Geqiwe
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsLife Happened
About Life Happened
Vincent “Vince” Mafila, a gardener is his late 50s, He buried his dreams and settled for a quiet life. Vince firmly believes that being a “good” person equates getting all good things in life. That belief is proven wrong when he is diagnosed with cancer and probably has a month to live. Now he is haunted by his past and trapped by regrets for not living his truth. Each week he consults a therapist to help him face his sudden reality. Instead of opening up he chooses to sleep for the entire session and dream of what his life could have been.
Directed by Anele Geqiwe, Life Happened leans on a strong ensemble — Anele Matoti, Erin Gemmell, Thaamir Moerat — 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 2022.
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