Tsanzo

Tsanzo

Tsanzo

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Tsanzo

2021

0h 18m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A touching short film about a family that is dealing with the aftermath of the loss of their child due to a smoking related illness. The father struggles to quit smoking while at the same time he blames himself for his daughter's death.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Beatus Ble Msamange

Limbikani Gwazani

Daina Zakochera

Chikondi Gwazani

Joyce Mhango-Chavula

Dorcas

Marcel Mtambo

Duxy

Thoko Rachel Kamenya

Patricia

Amos Kudzala

Doctor

Maclean Mbepula

Counselor

Brryna

Chitsanzo

Gloria Teeyah Kadam'manja

Gym Client

Desire Mtawali

Office Boardmember

Creative team

Directed by: Beatus Ble Msamange
Written by: Marcel Mtambo
Produced by: Beatus Ble Msamange

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