Portrait of a Young Man Drowning

Overview

With his side bleeding, a man called Shadow limps through a black and white landscape of burned out buildings, funeral processions, and memories that are in color. He wants to bathe, to clean his wound, but he finds no one willing to let him use their water. The residents of the township capture a young man accused of rape. The two men’s paths cross and Shadow’s place in society is revealed. Will the blood wash off?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 3, 1999

Original language

English

Countries

South Africa

Cast

Patrick Ndlovu,Ronnie Nyakale

Director

Teboho Mahlatsi

Writer

Teboho Mahlatsi

Cinematography

Dewald Aukema

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0220705