Hopeville
Synopsis
Hopeville tells the story of Amos, a reformed alcoholic on a mission to forge a relationship with his estranged son, Themba. When father and son arrive in the dusty town of Hopeville, they discover a mean little community where apathy, fear and suspicion are the order of the day. When Amos decides to restore the public swimming pool so that his son can purse a swimming career, he is met with skepticism and resistance from the town's authorities and its inhabitants. Through patience, determination and above all courage, Amos' selfless acts ripples through Hopeville, inspiring others to take action and to do what they know is right. Slowly but surely, good ripples through Hopeville, transforming the town and its inhabitants for good.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Trengove
- Screenplay & Story
- John Trengove
- Original Title
- Hopeville
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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John Trengove
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John Trengove
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John Trengove
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What is Hopeville about?
Hopeville tells the story of Amos, a reformed alcoholic on a mission to forge a relationship with his estranged son, Themba. When father and son arrive in the dusty town of Hopeville, they discover a mean little community where apathy, fear and suspicion are the order of the day. When Amos decides to restore the public swimming pool so that his son can purse a swimming career, he is met with skepticism and resistance from the town's authorities and its inhabitants. Through patience, determination and above all courage, Amos' selfless acts ripples through Hopeville, inspiring others to take action and to do what they know is right. Slowly but surely, good ripples through Hopeville, transforming the town and its inhabitants for good.
Who directed Hopeville?
Hopeville was directed by John Trengove.
Who stars in Hopeville?
The principal cast of Hopeville includes Themba Ndaba, Junior Singo.
When was Hopeville released and how long is it?
Hopeville was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.