When the Sun Sets
Lakutshon' Ilanga
Synopsis
Johannesburg, 1985. A young black nurse living in apartheid South Africa must face her worst fears when her activist younger brother doesn't return after school. Inspired by a true story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phumi Morare
- Original Title
- Lakutshon' Ilanga
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phumi Morare
Motjaba Mirshekari
Christine H Cho
Department Leadership Roster
Waldemar Coetsee
Production Design
Christine H Cho
Producer
Zak Thekiso
Stunt Coordinator
Phumi Morare
Director
Motjaba Mirshekari
Editor
Wayne Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Sun Sets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Sun Sets about?
Johannesburg, 1985. A young black nurse living in apartheid South Africa must face her worst fears when her activist younger brother doesn't return after school. Inspired by a true story.
Who directed When the Sun Sets?
When the Sun Sets was directed by Phumi Morare.
Who stars in When the Sun Sets?
The principal cast of When the Sun Sets includes Zikhona Bali, Aphiwe Mkefe, Thembekile Mathe, Awonke Mtonjana, Quinne Brown.
When was When the Sun Sets released and how long is it?
When the Sun Sets was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 14m.