The River (2018)★ 8.6/10
- Drama
Directed by: Johnny Barbuzano, Zolani Phakade, Krijay Govender, Anne Mashiloane, Sandile Mdluli
Written by: Gwydion Beynon, Christa Biyela, Phathutshedzo Makwarela, Makwarela Phatu, Thato Dipholo
A telenovela about the lives of two women from different backgrounds bonded together by lies and betrayal.
- Original title
- The River
- Storyline
- The River tells of two communities divided by a river that separates the rich and the poor in Pretoria, set against the backdrop of South Africa's diamond mining industry. Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana kills Thato Mokoena for the diamond he discovered in order to keep her mine afloat and prevent her family from losing everything. Unknown to her, Lindiwe sets in motion a tragic set of events and brings to the surface a gripping secret that will turn the world upside down for the Dlamini and Mokoena families.
- Rating
- 8.6 / 10 · 100
- Companies
- Tshedza Pictures, Africa Magic, M-Net Africa, Showmax
- Release dates
- ZA January 1, 2018