A Scam Called Love
Synopsis
An ambitious chef from South Africa enters a green card marriage with a cash-strapped line cook from Atlanta. The couple journey to Cape Town to gather proof of their relationship, only to find that deceiving the government is easy compared to fooling your own family.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-05
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Tobi Bamtefa
Julian Green
Didintle Khunou
Zola Cele
Lwazi Mthembu
Oluhle
Thando Thabethe
Palesa
Trevor Gumbi
Uncle Baby
Rendani Mufamadi
Neo
Brenda Ngxoli
Naledi Cele
Warona Seane
Ma Christina
Fezile Mpela
Mandla Cele
Martial Batchamen Tchana
Emeka
Motlatsi Mafatshe
Sanele Cele
Kazi Khuboni
Linda Cele
TJ Ngoma
Flava
Caely-Jo Levy
Kugel
Tara Zulu
Customs Officer 1
Siyasanga Nkata
Customs Officer 2
Thando Baliso
Family Driver
Akram Allie
E-Hailing Cab Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata
- Screenplay & Story
- Nthato Mokgata, Carla Fonseca Mokgata
- Original Score
- Nthato Mokgata
- Original Title
- A Scam Called Love
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Wolflight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata
Nthato Mokgata, Carla Fonseca Mokgata
Nthato Mokgata
Shaun Harley Lee
Evy Katz
Hannes Otto, Roelof Storm, Will Seefried
Department Leadership Roster
Carla Fonseca Mokgata
Director
Nthato Mokgata
Director
Nthato Mokgata
Writer
Carla Fonseca Mokgata
Writer
Shaun Harley Lee
Director of Photography
Hannes Otto
Producer
Roelof Storm
Producer
Rocco Pool
Production Design
Evy Katz
Editor
John Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Steven Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Nthato Mokgata
Original Music Composer
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What is A Scam Called Love about?
An ambitious chef from South Africa enters a green card marriage with a cash-strapped line cook from Atlanta. The couple journey to Cape Town to gather proof of their relationship, only to find that deceiving the government is easy compared to fooling your own family.
Who directed A Scam Called Love?
A Scam Called Love was directed by Carla Fonseca Mokgata, Nthato Mokgata.
Who stars in A Scam Called Love?
The principal cast of A Scam Called Love includes Tobi Bamtefa, Didintle Khunou, Lwazi Mthembu, Thando Thabethe, Trevor Gumbi.
When was A Scam Called Love released and how long is it?
A Scam Called Love was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A Scam Called Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Scam Called Love was composed by Nthato Mokgata.