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  • Meerkat Maantuig (2017)
  • 96 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Meerkat Maantuig (2017)
96 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Gideonette, a timid and visionary girl, lives with her parents in a small town. Her dad Gideon battles daily to allay her fears about the curse of the Gideon de La Reys. Throughout their family history, every Gideon de La Rey died in a ...See moreGideonette, a timid and visionary girl, lives with her parents in a small town. Her dad Gideon battles daily to allay her fears about the curse of the Gideon de La Reys. Throughout their family history, every Gideon de La Rey died in a freak accident at a young age. To prove everyone wrong, Gideon named his daughter--Gideonette. Although Gideonette has had to endure endless teasing about the curse, her dad has tried to convince her that they'll both grow old. When he suddenly dies, her worst fears are realized and she retreats into a dark world where her imagination runs wild. Realising that Gideonette needs to get away from the curse, her mom sends her to her grandparents. Here Gideonette meets Bhubesi, a deaf boy who's 'training' to become an astronaut. While her grandfather builds Bhubesi a Moonship, the brave boy wins her trust and they embark on a curious journey of wordless friendship that helps her realise she can't hide from death. When fate hands her a final blow and her newfound strength is tested, she must decide whether she will let the curse consume her--or whether she'll defy it. See less
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Hanneke Schutte (screenplay) | Riana Scheepers (inspired by "Blinde Sambok" by)
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Oct 29, 2017 (United States)

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20 cast members
Name Known for
Anchen du Plessis
Gideonette de la Rey Gideonette de la Rey   See fewer
Rika Sennett
Ouma Koekie Joubert Ouma Koekie Joubert   See fewer
Pierre van Pletzen
Oupa Willem Joubert Oupa Willem Joubert   See fewer
Thembalethu Ntuli
Bhubesi (as Themba Ntuli) Bhubesi (as Themba Ntuli)   See fewer
Hanlé Barnard
Mathilda Johanna de la Rey Mathilda Johanna de la Rey   See fewer
Drikus Volschenk
Gideon de la Rey Gideon de la Rey   See fewer
Deborah Lettner
Skinder Tannie 1 Skinder Tannie 1   See fewer
Kylie Grové
Skinder Tannie 2 Skinder Tannie 2   See fewer
Karin van der Laag
Skinder Tannie 3 Skinder Tannie 3   See fewer
Annelisa Weiland
Skinder Tannie 4 Skinder Tannie 4   See fewer
Liam Bosman
Ben van der Walt Ben van der Walt   See fewer
Daniah De Villiers
Meisie Verteller Meisie Verteller   See fewer
Sandra Vaughn
Onderwyseres Onderwyseres   See fewer
Miché van Rooyen
Baba Gideonette Baba Gideonette   See fewer
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