Synopsis
Black Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a normal academic year, until Ayanda arrives at the school and forces her to rethink everything. In the aftermath, Luthando struggles with juggling multiple identities to avoid rejection from her mother and her schoolmates as she comes to terms with her sexuality.
Ratings
TMDB7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Sandulela AsandaDirector
- Sandulela AsandaWriter
- Sne DladlaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Esihle NdleleniLuthando
- Muadi IlungAyanda
- Mila SmithJodie
- Khensani KhozaZenande
- Ntsimedi GwangwaLazola
- Basetsana MotloungAnele
- Rob van VuurenMr Wainwright
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Themes
identity crisissouth africagirls' boarding schoolall black castteenage sexualitylgbtmother daughter estrangementqueergay themedaydreamerconservative values