Good Madam
Mlungu Wam
Synopsis
In post-apartheid South Africa, Tsidi, a single mother, is forced to move in with her own estranged mother Mavis, a live-in domestic worker caring obsessively for her catatonic white ‘Madam’. And as Tsidi tries to heal her family, a sinister spectre begins to stir.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-17
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Chumisa Cosa
Tsidi
Nosipho Mtebe
Mavis
Kamvalethu Jonas Raziya
Winnie
Sanda Shandu
Stuart
Khanyiso Kenqa
Luthando
Sizwe Ginger Lubengu
Siphenathi
Siya Sikawuti
Toto
Chris Gxalaba
Malume Mthunzi
Peggy Tunyiswa
Xoliswa
Babalwa Baartman
Voice Artist
Uzile Bam
Xoliswa's Son
Jennifer Boraine
Madam
Jacques de Villiers
Voice Artist
Steve Larter
Grant
Sindiwe Magona
Voice Artist
Awonke Mgushelwa
Skipping Girl
Francesca Varrie Michel
Jogger
Madosini Latozi Mpahleni
Grandmother's Voice
Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF Release (Sept 8-18), date not yet announced
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jenna Cato Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamvalethu Jonas Raziya, Sanda Shandu, Khanyiso Kenqa, Chumisa Cosa, Jenna Cato Bass, Peggy Tunyiswa, Babalwa Baartman, Chris Gxalaba, Nosipho Mtebe, Sizwe Ginger Lubengu, Steve Larter, Siya Sikawuti
- Original Score
- Simon Ratcliffe
- Original Title
- Mlungu Wam
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Causeway Films, Salmira Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jenna Cato Bass
Kamvalethu Jonas Raziya, Sanda Shandu, Khanyiso Kenqa, Chumisa Cosa, Jenna Cato Bass, Peggy Tunyiswa, Babalwa Baartman, Chris Gxalaba, Nosipho Mtebe, Sizwe Ginger Lubengu, Steve Larter, Siya Sikawuti
Simon Ratcliffe
Jenna Cato Bass
Jacques de Villiers
Babalwa Baartman, Samantha Jennings, Sam Frohman, Kristina Ceyton, Richard Mansell
Department Leadership Roster
Jenna Cato Bass
Director
Kamvalethu Jonas Raziya
Writer
Sanda Shandu
Writer
Khanyiso Kenqa
Writer
Chumisa Cosa
Writer
Jenna Cato Bass
Writer
Peggy Tunyiswa
Writer
Babalwa Baartman
Writer
Chris Gxalaba
Writer
Nosipho Mtebe
Writer
Sizwe Ginger Lubengu
Writer
Steve Larter
Writer
Siya Sikawuti
Writer
Babalwa Baartman
Producer
Samantha Jennings
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Madam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Good Madam about?
In post-apartheid South Africa, Tsidi, a single mother, is forced to move in with her own estranged mother Mavis, a live-in domestic worker caring obsessively for her catatonic white ‘Madam’. And as Tsidi tries to heal her family, a sinister spectre begins to stir.
Who directed Good Madam?
Good Madam was directed by Jenna Cato Bass.
Who stars in Good Madam?
The principal cast of Good Madam includes Chumisa Cosa, Nosipho Mtebe, Kamvalethu Jonas Raziya, Sanda Shandu, Khanyiso Kenqa.
When was Good Madam released and how long is it?
Good Madam was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Good Madam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Madam was composed by Simon Ratcliffe.