The Whale Caller
Synopsis
A kelp-horn-blowing man seems to be deeply drawn to a very particular whale. This is the story of a love triangle between the titular Whale Caller, his beloved whale Sharisha, and Saluni, the village drunk who teaches him to open his heart to people again.
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‘The Whale Caller’ Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zola Maseko
- Screenplay & Story
- Zola Maseko, Zakes Mda
- Original Score
- Pops Mohamed
- Original Title
- The Whale Caller
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Black Roots Films, Stage 5 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zola Maseko
Zola Maseko, Zakes Mda
Pops Mohamed
Nic Goodwin
Zola Maseko, Dylan Voogt
Department Leadership Roster
Zola Maseko
Director
Zola Maseko
Writer
Zola Maseko
Producer
Dylan Voogt
Producer
Nic Goodwin
Editor
Warren Gray
Production Design
Bathini Stuurman
Production Design
Julita De Wet
Costume Design
George Webster
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whale Caller
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What is The Whale Caller about?
A kelp-horn-blowing man seems to be deeply drawn to a very particular whale. This is the story of a love triangle between the titular Whale Caller, his beloved whale Sharisha, and Saluni, the village drunk who teaches him to open his heart to people again.
Who directed The Whale Caller?
The Whale Caller was directed by Zola Maseko.
Who stars in The Whale Caller?
The principal cast of The Whale Caller includes Amrain Ismail-Essop, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube.
When was The Whale Caller released and how long is it?
The Whale Caller was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Whale Caller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Whale Caller was composed by Pops Mohamed.
Is The Whale Caller based on a book or true story?
The Whale Caller is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zakes Mda".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whale Caller?
The Whale Caller holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).