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Beat the Drum (2003)

7.6audience score
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Released October 10, 2003Runtime 1h 54mDirector David Hickson

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.

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Cast of Beat the Drum

Owen Sejake

Owen Sejake

Nobe Lebese
Mary Twala

Mary Twala

Ntombi
Junior Singo

Junior Singo

Musa
Maurice Carpede

Maurice Carpede

Tumisho
Tom Fairfoot

Tom Fairfoot

Stefan Botha
Glen Gabela

Glen Gabela

Teacher
Seputla Sebogodi

Seputla Sebogodi

Joe
Nthati Moshesh

Nthati Moshesh

Frances
Fats Bookholane

Fats Bookholane

Muthi Seller
Keketso Semoko

Keketso Semoko

Sophie
Salamina Mosese

Salamina Mosese

Street Girl
Themsie Times

Themsie Times

Township Sangoma

About Beat the Drum

Where can I watch Beat the Drum?

Beat the Drum is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.

Who stars in Beat the Drum?

Beat the Drum stars Owen Sejake, Mary Twala, Clive Scott, Noluthando Maleka, Junior Singo.

Who directed Beat the Drum?

Beat the Drum was directed by David Hickson.

How long is Beat the Drum?

Beat the Drum has a runtime of 1h 54m.

What is Beat the Drum about?

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.