I was just searching through Netflix trying to find a film to watch, specifically an LGBT film. I was suprised when I read the brief description that it was set in South Africa. Xhosa is the language they spokr in Black Panther so I was even more intrigued.
I thought the story was beautiful. The main character Xolani is a "caregiver" aiding a young man into Manhood yet he's still struggling with his own manhood because he hasnt fully accepted his sexuality or confronted the toxic relationship he has with childhood friend, Vija. Having the backdrop br about a sacred Xhosa tradition of manhood helped the story tremendously. Combatting old ways/tradition with more progressive/tolerant views for the present day.
I thought the acting was good and it was written very well. The way the story progressed had me intrigued from beginning to end. The cinematography was BEAUTIFUL, but when your locations are in Africa i expected nothing less. Overall, it was refreshing to see an LGBT story set in a foreign country where I didnt even think these types of films existed. A must watch!
I thought the story was beautiful. The main character Xolani is a "caregiver" aiding a young man into Manhood yet he's still struggling with his own manhood because he hasnt fully accepted his sexuality or confronted the toxic relationship he has with childhood friend, Vija. Having the backdrop br about a sacred Xhosa tradition of manhood helped the story tremendously. Combatting old ways/tradition with more progressive/tolerant views for the present day.
I thought the acting was good and it was written very well. The way the story progressed had me intrigued from beginning to end. The cinematography was BEAUTIFUL, but when your locations are in Africa i expected nothing less. Overall, it was refreshing to see an LGBT story set in a foreign country where I didnt even think these types of films existed. A must watch!