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A boy called Hope
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A boy called Hope

2010-08-05 · 108 min · ★ 5.3

Drama

Against all odds Themba realizes his dream playing for the National soccer team, Bafana Bafana.

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Directors
Stefanie Sycholt
Production companies
Do Production, Rheingold Films
Countries
Germany, South Africa
Status
Released

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Patrick MofokengPatrick MofokengLuthando
Nat SingoNat SingoThemba
Junior SingoJunior SingoThemba Matakane
Simphiwe DanaMandisa
Jens LehmannJens LehmannBig John

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