Woke
Drama
In 1993, Charles Nieuwenhuizen, like the rest of the world, had eagerly awaited the new South Africa, but a tragic incident at work landed him in a coma for 27 years. He wakes up in 2020 in a world that completely confounds him.
Director
Sanet Olivier
Writers
Tristram Atkins, Meesha Aboo
Stars
Deon Lotz, Jo da Silva, Natasha van der Merwe
Release Date
April 28, 2021
Language
Afrikaans, English
Country
South Africa
🎭 Top Cast
Deon Lotz
as Charles Niewenhuizen
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Jo da Silva
as Suzette Niewenhuizen
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Natasha van der Merwe
as Lou (Louise)
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Gideon Lombard
as Justin
Zenobia Kloppers
as Dr. Frances Newman
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Nikolai Mynhardt
as Young Charles Niewenhuizen
Berenice Barbier
as Young Suzette Niewenhuizen
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Tshamano Sebe
as Luthando
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Marcel van Heerden
as Johan
Hassel Kromer
as Homeless
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
Production
Suidooster Films
🎯 Categories
Drama
📖 Synopsis
In 1993, Charles Nieuwenhuizen, like the rest of the world, had eagerly awaited the new South Africa, but a tragic incident at work landed him in a coma for 27 years. He wakes up in 2020 in a world that completely confounds him.