IBhokhwe (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, IBhokhwe is a drama film directed by John Trengove, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Ukwaluka is an ancient circumcision ritual for young men still widely practiced by the Xhosa in South Africa. It marks the transition from youth to manhood. A boy who has just undergone circumcision sits in semi-darkness in a simple hut on a hill, far away from the village, as prescribed by the initiation ritual. He is covered from head to toe with a paint made from clay which makes him look as white as a goat. This should be a period of healing, but he is cold and in pain. His grandfather, who is supposed to induct him into his new life, has not yet appeared. According to the belief system of the Xhosa, Ukwaluka also purges the boy from homosexual desires, for which there is no place in the world of adults.
Who’s in it. IBhokhwe stars Thando Mhlontlo as Junge, Nkosipendule Cengani as Xolani, Hlangi Vundla as Old man and Mbasa Tsetsana as Rain.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, IBhokhwe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Zee5. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch IBhokhwe page.
If you liked it. Fans of IBhokhwe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch IBhokhwe (2014)?
- In AU, IBhokhwe is available to stream on Zee5. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is IBhokhwe worth watching?
- IBhokhwe holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in IBhokhwe?
- IBhokhwe stars Thando Mhlontlo, Nkosipendule Cengani, Hlangi Vundla and Mbasa Tsetsana.
- When was IBhokhwe released?
- IBhokhwe was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.