Yesterday
“Powerless to change the past . . . She lived to change the future.”
Synopsis
After falling ill, Yesterday learns that she is HIV positive. With her husband in denial and young daughter to tend to, Yesterday's one goal is to live long enough to see her child go to school.
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Leleti Khumalo
Yesterday
Kenneth Khambula
Yesterday's husband
Lihle Mvelase
Beauty (Yesterday's daughter)
Camilla Walker
Clinic Doctor
Mmamputhi Khasu
Village Woman
Charmaine Kweyama
Village Woman
Aletta Majola
Road Worker
Elliot Makhubo
Taxi Driver
Jacob Makgoba
Man at Clinic
Harriet Manamela
Tall Teacher
Thandi Matshoba
Sangoma at Hospital
Tinah Mnumzana
Matron
Mmoni Moabi
Short Teacher
Matthew Monika
Security Guard
Winnie Ntshaba
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Nandi Nyembe
Sangoma in Village
Kgomotso Rantao
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Thembi Tshabalala
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell James Roodt
- Original Score
- Madala Kunene
- Original Title
- Yesterday
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Dv8, Exciting Films, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell James Roodt
Darrell James Roodt, Avril Beukes
Madala Kunene
Michael Swan, Michael Alan Brierley
Avril Beukes
Helena Spring, Anant Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Helena Spring
Producer
Anant Singh
Producer
Madala Kunene
Original Music Composer
Darrell James Roodt
Screenplay
Darrell James Roodt
Director
Avril Beukes
Editor
Tiaan van Tonder
Production Design
Darion Hing
Costume Design
Michael Alan Brierley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yesterday
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What is Yesterday about?
After falling ill, Yesterday learns that she is HIV positive. With her husband in denial and young daughter to tend to, Yesterday's one goal is to live long enough to see her child go to school.
Who directed Yesterday?
Yesterday was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in Yesterday?
The principal cast of Yesterday includes Leleti Khumalo, Kenneth Khambula, Lihle Mvelase, Camilla Walker, Mmamputhi Khasu.
When was Yesterday released and how long is it?
Yesterday was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Yesterday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yesterday was composed by Madala Kunene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yesterday?
Yesterday holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).