Sores of Emmanuel

Sores of Emmanuel

A father's relentless journey for his children's future.

2010 · 111 min · Drama, Crime

Faced with mounting debt and the heartbreak of being unable to fund his children’s education, Emmanuel Mutema is a desperate single father pushed to the edge.

Directed by Eddie Ndhlovu · Written by Eddie Ndhlovu

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