"There are 3 ways out. The ring. A cop car. A pine box."

2019

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Overview

An aging, womanizing professional boxer and his career-criminal brother take one last shot at success and get more than they've bargained for.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Sivuyile Ngesi

Goatee

Bongile Mantsai

Dudu Nyakama

Thembekile Komani

Duke Nyakama

Patrick Ndlovu

Bra Pat

Owen Sejake

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Nomhle Nkonyeni

Ma Bokwana

Zolisa Xaluva

Art Nyakama

Elethu Mfombi

Duke Nyakama (Adolescence)

Anghela Sithole

Minky

Awethu Hleli

Nosisi

Creative team

Directed by: Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
Written by: Jahmil X.T. Qubeka
Produced by: Layla Swart

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