
When The Motherland Is Knocking At Your Door
Drama · Thriller
Overview
Life under an oppressive dictatorship. Where citizens surrender themselves to the regime, become the part of the system and let go their freedom and any rights.
Top Cast
Kim Blanche
Kim Blanche
Mother
Kim Blanche
Mother
Mercedes Jade
Mercedes Jade
Courtney Paris (interviewer)
Mercedes Jade
Courtney Paris (interviewer)
Suzanne Adel
Suzanne Adel
Young mother
Suzanne Adel
Young mother
Carol Langlois
Carol Langlois
President
Carol Langlois
President
Alex Templin
Alex Templin
Guy who asks question
Alex Templin
Guy who asks question
Oliver Mukendi
Oliver Mukendi
Guy from the audience
Oliver Mukendi
Guy from the audience
Arlana Gillis
Arlana Gillis
Propaganda woman
Arlana Gillis
Propaganda woman
Peter Frayne
Peter Frayne
Propaganda man
Peter Frayne
Propaganda man
Adam Barrows
Adam Barrows
Propaganda host
Adam Barrows
Propaganda host
Dean Perseo
Dean Perseo
Propaganda man
Dean Perseo
Propaganda man
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