Beat the Drum

2003 1h 54m ★7.6

Beat the Drum

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.

Release Date October 10, 2003
Runtime 1h 54m
Language English
Director David Hickson
Category Drama
Rating 7.6 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 2003
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