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The Right Thing

The Right Thing

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The Right Thing

"What makes the right thing 'right'"

2023

0h 56m

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Thriller

Mystery

Overview

Thula, a detective fleeing police corruption, owes a colleague a favor. A new mission leads him into music, drugs, and politics. To save his family, he must confront past and hidden crimes.

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9 featured cast members

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John Hlongwane

Thula

Bongeka Khanyile

Hlengiwe

Noxolo Mathula

Noxolo Mathula

Mbali

Sibonakaliso Mazibuko

Captain Duma

Samantha Govender

Samantha Govender

Advocate Moonsamy

Andile Mhlongo

Wands

Thembelani Magwaza

Thami

Peter Keogh

Captain Stein

Andisa Cele

Dead Boy

Creative team

Directed by: Nathan Rice
Written by: John Hlongwane

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