Letters of Hope
“In a country without hope one letter can save us all.”
Synopsis
Set in 1976 Apartheid-era South Africa and based on a true story, this powerful film tells the story of a young man caught between his father's wishes and his own dreams. After his father is brutally killed, 16-year-old Jeremiah discovers that he had been delivering secret letters from freedom fighters in exile and prison on his rounds as a postman. When he learns that his father's last wish was for him to take over this work and continue delivering the letters, Jeremiah — who dreams of joining the police force — faces an impossible choice.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
LETTERS OF HOPE - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
New African Film Festival, Silver Spring, MD
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vusi' Africa Sindane
- Screenplay & Story
- Vusi' Africa Sindane, Naledi Bogacwi
- Original Title
- Letters of Hope
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Sotho
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vusi' Africa Sindane
Vusi' Africa Sindane, Naledi Bogacwi
Vusi' Africa Sindane
Naledi Bogacwi, Ndiyathemba Modibedi
Department Leadership Roster
Vusi' Africa Sindane
Director
Vusi' Africa Sindane
Writer
Naledi Bogacwi
Writer
Naledi Bogacwi
Producer
Vusi' Africa Sindane
Editor
Ndiyathemba Modibedi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Letters of Hope.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Letters of Hope.
list16
Amazon Prime Movies
More Like Letters of Hope
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Letters of Hope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letters of Hope about?
Set in 1976 Apartheid-era South Africa and based on a true story, this powerful film tells the story of a young man caught between his father's wishes and his own dreams. After his father is brutally killed, 16-year-old Jeremiah discovers that he had been delivering secret letters from freedom fighters in exile and prison on his rounds as a postman. When he learns that his father's last wish was for him to take over this work and continue delivering the letters, Jeremiah — who dreams of joining the police force — faces an impossible choice.
Who directed Letters of Hope?
Letters of Hope was directed by Vusi' Africa Sindane.
Who stars in Letters of Hope?
The principal cast of Letters of Hope includes Aphiwe Mfeka, Sibulele Gcilitshana, Luthuli Dlamini, Jet Novuka, Lerato Walaza.
When was Letters of Hope released and how long is it?
Letters of Hope was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Letters of Hope?
Letters of Hope holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).