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Love, Sex and 30 Candles

  • 2023
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
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Love, Sex and 30 Candles (2023)
DramaRomance

Through a year of 30th birthdays, four best friends navigate relationships, heartbreak and a shocking situation that threatens to tear them apart.Through a year of 30th birthdays, four best friends navigate relationships, heartbreak and a shocking situation that threatens to tear them apart.Through a year of 30th birthdays, four best friends navigate relationships, heartbreak and a shocking situation that threatens to tear them apart.

  • Director
    • Stephina Zwane
  • Writers
    • Zoë Arthur
    • Zoë Laband
    • Angela Makholwa
  • Stars
    • Terence Bridgett
    • Amogelang Chidi
    • Meme Ditshego
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    209
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    • Director
      • Stephina Zwane
    • Writers
      • Zoë Arthur
      • Zoë Laband
      • Angela Makholwa
    • Stars
      • Terence Bridgett
      • Amogelang Chidi
      • Meme Ditshego
    • 1User review
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Terence Bridgett
    • Ephry
    Amogelang Chidi
    • Dikeledi
    Meme Ditshego
    • Mam Daphne
    Loyiso Macdonald
    • Winston
    Bahumi Madisakwane
    • Nolwazi
    Lehlohonolo Makoko
    • Enzokuhle
    Thandy Matlaila
    • Palesa
    Sipho Mbele
    • Lennon
    Bahumi Mhlongo
    • Nolwazi
    • (credit only)
    Candice Modiselle
    • Linda
    Clementine Mosimane
    • Siphokazi
    Lebohang Msiza
    • Kennedy
    • (as Lebo Msiza)
    Nicholas Nkuna
    • Lehumo
    Anthony Oseyemi
    • Prof Kwame
    Lunga Shabalala
    • Tebogo
    Iminathi Sibeko
    • Phemelo
    Gabisile Tshabalala
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    • Director
      • Stephina Zwane
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      • Zoë Arthur
      • Zoë Laband
      • Angela Makholwa
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    7kevin_robbins

    Worthwhile real-life drama

    My wife and I recently watched the South African picture Love, Sex and 30 Candles (2023) on Netflix. The storyline revolves around a group of long-time friends in Africa who have reached the age of 30 and are at a crossroads in their lives. One friend is about to get married, another is afraid of commitment, a third is a single mom, and the fourth friend is frustrated with her career path. Their individual journeys are about to take different directions, some for the better and some for the worse, all while putting their friendships to the test.

    This movie is skillfully directed by Stephina Zwane (Home Wrecker) and features a talented cast including Terence Bridgett (The Lab), Meme Ditshego (Dolla), Anthony Oseyemi (The Salvation), and Lunga Shabalala (The Legacy).

    What makes this film stand out is that every storyline is worth following. The characters come across as authentic, and you genuinely care about what's going to happen to each of them next. The acting and writing are solid, with well-executed dialogue and engaging back-and-forth interactions. The different feel and direction of each subplot keep the audience entertained and invested. Even though the film's conclusion might not provide the outcomes you were hoping for in every scenario, it still manages to leave a lasting impact.

    In conclusion, Love, Sex and 30 Candles is a worthwhile real-life drama that I'd recommend watching at least once. I would score it a solid 6.5-7/10.

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
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      • Romantik Filmler
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Aşk, Seks ve 30 Mum
    • Production companies
      • AAA Entertainment
      • Sorele Media
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      1 hour 46 minutes
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