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Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white ochre, recuperate as they learn the masculine codes of their culture. In this environment of machismo and aggression, Xolani cares for a defiant initiate from Johannesburg, Kwanda, who quickly learns Xolani's best kept secret, that he is in love with another man.
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homophobia
circumcision
south africa
xhosa
in the closet
initiation
lgbt
rite of passage
masculinity
banned
african customs
circumcision ritual
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Questions about The Wound
How long is The Wound?
The Wound has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed The Wound?
The Wound was directed by John Trengove and released in 2017.
What genre is The Wound?
The Wound is a Drama film (2017).
Who stars in The Wound?
The cast of The Wound includes Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini, Thobani Mseleni, Gabriel Mini.
What is the TMDB rating for The Wound?
The Wound has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 based on 62 votes.
