Underplayed Gems

The Number (2017)

The Number poster
Directed by
Khalo Matabane
Genre
drama film
Country
South Africa
Runtime
1h 35m
Rated
R18+
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A South African man reenters society after a long prison sentence. He struggles to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family.

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What happens

The Number is a 2017 South African drama film directed by Khalo Matabane. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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