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Just after the death of her newly-born sister, Chanda, 12 years old, learns of a rumor that spreads like wildfire through her small, dust-ridden village near Johannesburg. It destroys her family and forcers her mother to flee. Sensing that the gossip stems from prejudice and superstition, Chanda leaves home and school in search of her mother and the truth.
Original Release
12/01/2010
US Release
07/15/2011
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Khomotso Manyaka | Chanda |
| Keaobaka Makanyane | Esther |
| Harriet Lenabe | Mrs. Tafa |
| Lerato Mvelase | Lillian |
| Tinah Mnumzana | Aunt Lizbet |
| Aubrey Poolo | Jonah |
| Mapaseka Mathebe | Iris |
| Thato Kgaladi | Soly |
| Kgomotso Ditshweni | Dudu |
| Rami Chuene | Aunty Ruth |
Directors
Writers
Oliver Schmitz, Dennis Foon, Allan Stratton
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Khomotso Manyaka | Chanda |
| Keaobaka Makanyane | Esther |
| Harriet Lenabe | Mrs. Tafa |
| Lerato Mvelase | Lillian |
| Tinah Mnumzana | Aunt Lizbet |
| Aubrey Poolo | Jonah |
| Mapaseka Mathebe | Iris |
| Thato Kgaladi | Soly |
| Kgomotso Ditshweni | Dudu |
| Rami Chuene | Aunty Ruth |
| Jerry Marobyane | Mr. Pheto |
| Tshepo Emmanuel Nonyane | Mr. Lesole |
| Johanna Refilwe Sihlangu | Mrs. Lesole |
| Vusi Muzi Given Nyathi | Mr. Nylo |
| Patrick Shai | Dr. Charles Chilume |
| Nelson Motloung | Mr. Chauke |
| Ernest Mokoena | Sipho Mandla |
| Mary Twala | Mrs. Gulubane |
| Themba Ndaba | Mr. Selalame |
| Samuel Masilela | Young man |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Helge Sasse | Executive Producer |
| Greig Buckle | Producer |
| Martin Hämer | Producer |
| Daniela Ramin | Producer |
| Thomas Reisser | Producer |
| Dan Schlanger | Producer |
| Oliver Stoltz | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Life, Above All (Uk)
Clips
Life, Above All: Your Best Friend
Life, Above All: Let Me Call My Mother!
Life, Above All: What Did She Say?
Life, Above All: You Amaze Me
Life, Above All: Chanda In The Countryside
