Letters of Hope (2020)
Set in 1976 Apartheid-era South Africa and based on a true story, this powerful film tells the story of a young man caught between his father's wishes and his own dreams. After his father is brutally killed, 16-year-old Jeremiah discovers that he had been delivering secret letters from freedom fighters in exile and prison on his rounds as a postman. When he learns that his father's last wish was for him to take over this work and continue delivering the letters, Jeremiah — who dreams of joining the police force — faces an impossible choice.
Director: Vusi Africa
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: March 14, 2020
Screenplay
Country: South Africa
Language: Xhosa
Original Language: xh
More Films by Director: Vusi Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Letters of Hope about?
- Set in 1976 Apartheid-era South Africa and based on a true story, this powerful film tells the story of a young man caught between his father's wishes and his own dreams. After his father is brutally killed, 16-year-old Jeremiah discovers that he had been delivering secret letters from freedom fighters in exile and prison on his rounds as a postman. When he learns that his father's last wish was for him to take over this work and continue delivering the letters, Jeremiah — who dreams of joining the police force — faces an impossible choice.
- Who directed Letters of Hope?
- Letters of Hope was directed by Vusi Africa.
- How long is Letters of Hope?
- Letters of Hope has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Letters of Hope?
- Letters of Hope is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Letters of Hope produced?
- Letters of Hope was produced in South Africa.