Moffie

An unflinching, quietly devastating immersion into a hostile world where tenderness must hide, leaving a lingering sense of ache and restraint.

Directed by

Oliver Hermanus

Genres

Drama, War, Romance

Starring

Kai Luke Brummer, Ryan de Villiers, Matthew Vey

Overview

A young man in 1981 South Africa must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining the secrecy of his homosexuality.

How it feels

Bleak, tense and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, violence, power

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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