
1960
Drama
Overview
When the remains of an apartheid-era policeman are discovered 60 years after he went missing, a retired singer revisits her past to help with the investigation. But how much does she know, and what is she holding back?
Top Cast


Zandile Madliwa
Zandile Madliwa
Younger Lindi
Zandile Madliwa
Younger Lindi
Sanda Shandu
Sanda Shandu
Tshepo
Sanda Shandu
Tshepo
Ivy Nkutha
Ivy Nkutha
Older Lindi
Ivy Nkutha
Older Lindi
Chris Gxalabla
Chris Gxalabla
Harry Hlongwane
Chris Gxalabla
Harry Hlongwane
James Boy Maduna
James Boy Maduna
Driver
James Boy Maduna
Driver
Wandile Langeni
Wandile Langeni
Laborer
Wandile Langeni
Laborer
Sisa Hewana
Sisa Hewana
Detective Maseko
Sisa Hewana
Detective Maseko
Erica Thom
Erica Thom
Forensics Expert 1
Erica Thom
Forensics Expert 1
Stefs Roos
Stefs Roos
Forensics Expert 2
Stefs Roos
Forensics Expert 2
Denvor Phokaners
Denvor Phokaners
News Reader
Denvor Phokaners
News Reader
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