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Cast
Clementine Mosimane
as Poppie Nongena
Anna-Mart van der Merwe
as Antoinette Swanepoel
Chris Gxalaba
as Stone Nongena
Nomsa Nene
as Lena
Deon Nebulane
as Plank
Aphiwe Sithole
as Bonisile Nongena
Nicole Holm
as Mrs. Retief
Letlotlo Zimkhitha Mohlabeng
as Thandi Nongena
Thembaletu Ntuli
as Weekend Nongena
Kathryn Beulah
as Chrissie Swanepoel
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2020
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageAfrikaans
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes11
DirectorChristiaan Olwagen
WritersChristiaan Olwagen, Saartjie Botha
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPoppie Nongena
About Poppie Nongena
Based on a true story: South Africa, mid 70s. When her husband becomes too ill to work, Poppie is deemed by the law to be an illegal resident in her own country. Based on the Elsa Joubert novel regarded as one of the best African novels of the century.
Directed by Christiaan Olwagen, Poppie Nongena leans on a strong ensemble — Clementine Mosimane, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Chris Gxalaba — 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 2020.
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