Against all odds Themba realizes his dream playing for the National soccer team, Bafana Bafana.
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Patrick Mofokeng
Luthando
Nat Singo
Themba
Junior Singo
Themba Matakane
Simphiwe Dana
Mandisa
Jens Lehmann
Big John
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Sicily, 1965. Franca is being forced to marry her rapist to avoid becoming a pariah in her traditionalist community but she rebels against the established custom.
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