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A boy called Hope

A boy called Hope

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A boy called Hope

2010

1h 48m

5.3(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

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

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5 members

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Patrick Mofokeng

Luthando

Patrick Mofokeng

Acting

Nat Singo

Themba

Nat Singo

Acting

Junior Singo

Themba Matakane

Junior Singo

Acting

Simphiwe Dana

Mandisa

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Jens Lehmann

Big John

Jens Lehmann

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