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Keeping Up with the Kandasamys

Keeping Up with the Kandasamys

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Keeping Up with the Kandasamys

"Love thy neighbour... but don't get caught"

2017

1h 35m

8.5(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.

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Production Companies

The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa

African Lotus

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jailoshini Naidoo

Jailoshini Naidoo

Jennifer Kandasamy

Maeshni Naicker

Maeshni Naicker

Shanti Naidoo

Mishqah Parthiephal

Mishqah Parthiephal

Jodi Kandasamy

Madhushan Singh

Madhushan Singh

Prishen Naidoo

Mariam Bassa

Mariam Bassa

Aya Kandasamy

Rajesh Gopie

Rajesh Gopie

Preggie Naidoo

Koobeshan Naidoo

Koobeshan Naidoo

Elvis Kandasamy

Vashir Kemraj

Desan Naidoo

Neil Govender

Neil Govender

Marlin

Rory Booth

Rory Booth

Asheel / (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Jayan Moodley
Written by: Rory Booth
Jayan Moodley
Produced by: Junaid Ahmed
Helena Spring

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