The Tokoloshe
“Where she goes, it follows”
Synopsis
Busi, a young destitute woman with dangerously repressed emotions, lands a job as a cleaner at a rundown hospital in the heart of Johannesburg. Desperate for the money so she can bring her younger sister to Johannesburg, she must cope despite the predatory and corrupt hospital manager. When Busi discovers an abandoned young girl in the hospital, who believes she is tormented by a supernatural force, Busi must face her own demons from her past in order to save the child from the abusive monster that pursues them both relentlessly.
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Petronella Tshuma
Busi
Kwande Nkosi
Gracie
Dawid Minnaar
Ruatomin
Harriet Manamela
Ma Zondi
Mandla Jwara
Baba Zondi
Yule Masiteng
Abel
Coco Merckel
Jakes
Leiden Colbet
Rosie
Natasja Jacobs
Wilma
Ernest St.Clair
Biohazard Man
Jan Mmatlou
Bus Driver
Mulalo Ranwedzi
Child 1 / Ghostly Girl
Kedirile Mahope
Child 2 / Ghostly Girl
Moegemat Noor Lewis
Indian Man
Lebohang Mthunzi
Lindi
Themba Twala
Sangoma
Bongani Moussa
Thabang
Gérard Rudolf
Detective Endelbrecht
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerome Pikwane
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Kunzmann, Jerome Pikwane, Cati Weinek
- Original Score
- Benjamin Willem
- Original Title
- The Tokoloshe
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- The Ergo Company, Evolutionary Films, M-Net, The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Indigenous Film Distribution
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Pikwane
Richard Kunzmann, Jerome Pikwane, Cati Weinek
Benjamin Willem
Trevor A. Brown
Bruce McLaren-Lyall
Dumi Gumbi, Cati Weinek, Jan du Plessis, Kaye Ann Williams, Tebogo Matlawa
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Pikwane
Director
Richard Kunzmann
Writer
Jerome Pikwane
Writer
Dumi Gumbi
Producer
Cati Weinek
Producer
Trevor A. Brown
Director of Photography
Bruce McLaren-Lyall
Editor
Benjamin Willem
Original Music Composer
Andrew Chandler
Production Design
Richard Rehbock
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tokoloshe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tokoloshe about?
Busi, a young destitute woman with dangerously repressed emotions, lands a job as a cleaner at a rundown hospital in the heart of Johannesburg. Desperate for the money so she can bring her younger sister to Johannesburg, she must cope despite the predatory and corrupt hospital manager. When Busi discovers an abandoned young girl in the hospital, who believes she is tormented by a supernatural force, Busi must face her own demons from her past in order to save the child from the abusive monster that pursues them both relentlessly.
Who directed The Tokoloshe?
The Tokoloshe was directed by Jerome Pikwane.
Who stars in The Tokoloshe?
The principal cast of The Tokoloshe includes Petronella Tshuma, Kwande Nkosi, Dawid Minnaar, Harriet Manamela, Mandla Jwara.
When was The Tokoloshe released and how long is it?
The Tokoloshe was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tokoloshe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tokoloshe was composed by Benjamin Willem.