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Director: Gavin Hood
Cast: Yusi Kunene, Jerry Mofokeng, Jeremiah Ndlovu, Keketso Semoko
An elderly man owns a small, isolated general store, somewhere in rural South Africa. After suffering a series of burglaries, which culminate in the murder of a night-watchman, the Storekeeper finally takes the law into his own hands - with tragic consequences.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Storekeeper (1998), directed by Gavin Hood, is a crime drama that received a mixed critical reception. While some praised its gritty portrayal of rural South African life, others found the pacing and execution lacking. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, and its audience reception is unclear as public ratings are not widely available.
Why you might like this:
Fans of thoughtful character-driven dramas will appreciate the intimate, low-key approach of director Gavin Hood's 1998 film The Storekeeper, which features strong performances from actors like Yusi Kunene and Jerry Mofokeng as an elderly shopkeeper grappling with tragic circumstances in rural South Africa.