Coming of Age (2015)

In the Lesotho highlands, a 15-year-old boy tends his family's flock of sheep alone through the winter. His younger brother might have to quit the village school to help him. And two girls attempt to maintain their unique friendship when one of them goes off to attend a better school and the other stays in the village. Over the span of two years the film accompanies four teenagers in an isolated mountain village on their path to adulthood - a path between individuation and tradition.

Director: Teboho Edkins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Music: Balerato Masione
Cinematography: Samuel Lahu
Editing: Rune Schweitzer
Production: Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB), Steps International
Country: Germany, South Africa
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Teboho Edkins
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coming of Age about?
In the Lesotho highlands, a 15-year-old boy tends his family's flock of sheep alone through the winter. His younger brother might have to quit the village school to help him. And two girls attempt to maintain their unique friendship when one of them goes off to attend a better school and the other stays in the village. Over the span of two years the film accompanies four teenagers in an isolated mountain village on their path to adulthood - a path between individuation and tradition.
Who directed Coming of Age?
Coming of Age was directed by Teboho Edkins.
How long is Coming of Age?
Coming of Age has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Coming of Age?
Coming of Age is a Documentary film.
Where was Coming of Age produced?
Coming of Age was produced in Germany, South Africa.