Description
Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white
man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance
at the mercy of the dog. 2003 Academy Awards (Oscar) - Best Short Film, Live Action - Nominee Directed by Steve Pasvolsky
Writing credits (in alphabetical order) Steve Pasvolsky
Cast (in credits order) Anele Vellom ... Young Thembile Lizo C. Makambi ... Older Thembile Danny Keogh ... Johannes Terry Norton ... Hettie Mantoa 'Kuku' Mamputa ... Angelina Nomasomi Fini ... Dora Kulule Salman ... Friend on bicycle
Produced by Steven Markovitz .... co-producer Platon Trakoshis .... co-producer Joe Weatherstone .... producer (as Joanne Weatherstone)
Original Music by Ilan Kidron
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Wonderful short film. Acting and theme was meaningful.