Katutura (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Katutura is an action, drama and crime film directed by Florian Schott, running about 114 minutes. “In a township where dreams are poised to die, a young boy in a wheelchair falls in love and defies a notorious drug dealer with tragic consequences for the entire community.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Katutura deals with the struggle of everyday life in the township. There is crime, drug abuse, violence, but it also shows the strength of the community as well as the bustling creativity in the place otherwise known as the place where we do not belong. Katutura follows a group characters experiencing the gravity of living in a township. Ex-convict Dangi has to deal with living a law-abiding life, an extramarital son and an old flame who his wife doesn`t know about. Gangster Shivago explores a new market to sell his drugs and Kondja, a teenager in a wheelchair who helps street kids, falls in love for the first time. Their paths intertwine and their lives collide in both hopeful and brutal ways.

Who’s in it. Katutura stars Mara Baumgartner as Elizabeth, Obed Emvula as Shivago, Whilzahn Gelderbloem as Nancy and Tjuna Kauapirura as Foibe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Katutura has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katutura page.

If you liked it. Fans of Katutura tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.