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World Unseen (The)

Country: South Africa | UK, Language: English, 94 mins

  • Director: Shamim Sarif
  • Writer: Shamim Sarif
  • Producer: Daisy Allsop; Aseem Bajaj

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Definitely in the Lesbian Top 20 of all time - a sophisticated and moving drama.

This is proof that quality can be made on a tight budget.

Take heed lesbian-themed filmmakers - this is what you should strive for.


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The(ir) Blurb...

A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

Cast & Characters

Lisa Ray as Miriam;
Sheetal Sheth as Amina Harjan;
Parvin Dabas as Omar;
Nandana Sen as Rehmat;
David Dennis as Jacob;
Grethe Fox as Madeleine;
Colin Moss as De Witt;
Natalie Becker as Farah;
Rajesh Gopie as Sadru;
Bernard White as Mr. Harjan;
Avantika Akerkar as Mrs. Harjan;
Amber Rose Revah as Begum;
Leonie Casanova as Doris;
Roderick Priestley as Stewart;
Ethan Sarif-Kattan as Sam