On the Other Side of Life

On the Other Side of Life

2009 · Documentary, Crime, Drama

Lucky and Bongani, brothers from a Cape Town township, navigate life by learning survival skills like obtaining drugs and money. Their mother is inattentive, but their grandmother supports them. They share everything, including a murder accusation, and face harsh prison rules. Out on bail, they encounter a different initiation, moving through three cultures and highlighting the generational divide.

Directed by Stefanie Brockhaus · Written by Andreas Wolff

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