Jewel in the Sand
A teacher is sent by the government to a remote rural area of Botswana, but is rejected by the native community.
A teacher is sent by the government to a remote rural area of Botswana, but is rejected by the native community.
Spark Makala
Tjotlanang Ndlovu
Letsomo La Tshipa
Ambrose Baipidi
Pako Bakane
Dithunya Bokwe
Abraham Kabwe
Mercia Mackenzie
Lorraine Mathambo
A teacher is sent by the government to a remote rural area of Botswana, but is rejected by the native community.
I appreciate the effort, as always, but 'Jewel in the Sand' is a bit of a slog to watch. Neat to see a film out of Botswana, though aside from the location visuals there aren't any positives I can really share about this 2020 release. Spark Makala tries in the lead role, though sadly neither he or any of his co-stars managed to light up the film for me personally. The story is the story, nothing memorable unfortunately. At least it only lasts for around 80mins.
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