Synopsis
Depicts 8-year-old Bobo's life on her family's Rhodesian farm during the Bush War's final stages. It explores the family's bond with Africa's land and the war's impact on the region and individuals through Bobo's perspective.
Scores
Overall Score
39.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.4%
Review Aggregate
84.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 59 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, historical, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
politicalhistoricalfamily-friendlyemotionalrealisticgrittyfunnycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexi Venter | 2025 | $73,000 | $73,000 | (est) |
| Embeth Davidtz | 2025 | $45,000 | $45,000 | (est) |
| Zikhona Bali | 2025 | $34,000 | $34,000 | (est) |
| Fumani Shilubana | 2025 | $28,000 | $28,000 | (est) |
| Rob Van Vuuren | 2025 | $24,000 | $24,000 | (est) |
| Anina Reed | 2025 | $21,000 | $21,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count59
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes339
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2025 | $627,923 | N/A |
| International | 2025 | $67,185 | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2025 | $695,108 | N/A |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2025 | $340,836 | N/A |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2025 | $1,494,000 | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2025 | $2,018,000 | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2025 | $163,000 | N/A |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2025 | $736,000 | N/A |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2025 | $263,728 | N/A |
| Total Revenues | 2025 | $5,015,563 | N/A |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2025 | $1,400,000 | N/A |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2025 | $556,000 (est) | N/A (est) |
| Participations | 2025 | $201,000 | N/A |
| Residuals ? | 2025 | $172,000 | N/A |
| Interest & Overhead | 2025 | $280,000 | N/A |
| Total Expenses | 2025 | $2,609,000 | N/A |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2025 | $2,406,563 | N/A |
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