Losing Lerato (2019)
The day I left my daughter
Thami has recently lost his job at a top firm following accusations of fraudulent activities. This is the last straw for his wife Noluthando who, fearing a drop in her standard of living, abandons her marriage, taking their daughter Lerato with her. Thami is desperate to maintain a relationship with his daughter, while Noluthando does everything in her power to ensure that Thami is denied access to Lerato. After exhausting all known avenues, and desperate to be reunited with his daughter, Thami kidnaps Lerato from school, intending to flee Johannesburg for Kimberley by bus. This is an ill-conceived move which angers Noluthando and puts him on a collision course with the law. Thami’s actions put his life, that of Lerato and their fellow passengers in danger and leads to a high-stakes hostage situation on the bus. Then a shot rings out…
Cast
- Kagiso Modupe - Thami
- Samela Tyelbooi - Noluthando
- Ayanda Borotho
- Connie Chiume
- Lawrence Magagula
- Mandla Gaduka
- Mapaseka Koetle
- Sindy Mabe
- Xolani Jwaga
- Patrick Mofokeng - Station Commander
Trailer
Losing Lerato TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Losing Lerato about?
- Thami has recently lost his job at a top firm following accusations of fraudulent activities. This is the last straw for his wife Noluthando who, fearing a drop in her standard of living, abandons her marriage, taking their daughter Lerato with her. Thami is desperate to maintain a relationship with his daughter, while Noluthando does everything in her power to ensure that Thami is denied access to Lerato. After exhausting all known avenues, and desperate to be reunited with his daughter, Thami kidnaps Lerato from school, intending to flee Johannesburg for Kimberley by bus. This is an ill-conceived move which angers Noluthando and puts him on a collision course with the law. Thami’s actions put his life, that of Lerato and their fellow passengers in danger and leads to a high-stakes hostage situation on the bus. Then a shot rings out…
- Who directed Losing Lerato?
- Losing Lerato was directed by Sanele Zulu.
- Who stars in Losing Lerato?
- Losing Lerato stars Kagiso Modupe, Samela Tyelbooi, Ayanda Borotho, Connie Chiume, Lawrence Magagula, Mandla Gaduka.
- How long is Losing Lerato?
- Losing Lerato has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Losing Lerato?
- Losing Lerato is a Drama, Family, Thriller, Action film.
- Where was Losing Lerato produced?
- Losing Lerato was produced in South Africa.