On the Other Side of Life (2009)

Lucky and Bongani, brothers from a Cape Town township, navigate life by learning survival skills like obtaining drugs and money. Their mother is inattentive, but their grandmother supports them. They share everything, including a murder accusation, and face harsh prison rules. Out on bail, they encounter a different initiation, moving through three cultures and highlighting the generational divide.

Released

2009-10-29

Genres

Documentary, Crime, Drama

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Stefanie Brockhaus, Andreas Wolff