Riding with Sugar
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Joshua, lives in an informal settlement with his grandmother and father, a well-educated black man and single parent who was forced to flee his home as a result of Zimbabwean politics. Once a scholarship student with a great future, Joshua dreams of winning a BMX cycling championship as a means to finding a better life than the spaza shop which his father owns, can provide. But, even this dream is shattered when he narrowly survives a vicious xenophobic attack during which his father and grandmother lose their lives.
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Riding with Sugar | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-09
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November 27, 2020
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- Director
- Sunu Gonera
- Screenplay & Story
- Sunu Gonera
- Original Title
- Riding with Sugar
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Helena Spring Films
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Sunu Gonera
Sunu Gonera
Helena Spring
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Sunu Gonera
Director
Helena Spring
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Sunu Gonera
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What is Riding with Sugar about?
Joshua, lives in an informal settlement with his grandmother and father, a well-educated black man and single parent who was forced to flee his home as a result of Zimbabwean politics. Once a scholarship student with a great future, Joshua dreams of winning a BMX cycling championship as a means to finding a better life than the spaza shop which his father owns, can provide. But, even this dream is shattered when he narrowly survives a vicious xenophobic attack during which his father and grandmother lose their lives.
Who directed Riding with Sugar?
Riding with Sugar was directed by Sunu Gonera.
Who stars in Riding with Sugar?
The principal cast of Riding with Sugar includes Charles Mnene, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Simona Brown, Hlayani Junior Mabasa, Paballo Koza.
When was Riding with Sugar released and how long is it?
Riding with Sugar was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riding with Sugar?
Riding with Sugar holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.