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Beat the Drum

PG20031h 54mDavid Hickson
IMDb 7.1

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Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to grasp.

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What is Beat the Drum (2003) about?

Young Musa is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in KwaZulu Natal. To help his grandmother, Musa sets out for Johannesburg with his father's last gift, a tribal drum, in search of work and his uncle. The journey confronts him with the stark realities of urban life, but his indomitable spirit never wavers; he returns with a truth and understanding his elders have failed to…

Who stars in Beat the Drum?

Beat the Drum stars Owen Sejake (Nobe Lebese), Mary Twala (Ntombi), Clive Scott (Pieter Botha), Noluthando Maleka (Letti), Junior Singo (Musa). The film was directed by David Hickson.

How long is Beat the Drum?

Beat the Drum has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated PG.

Is Beat the Drum worth watching?

Beat the Drum holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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