As most teens will concur, the process of coming of age can be tricky to maneuver through. So imagine what it must be like to add the process of coming out on top of that, an undertaking that can become that much more difficult when it takes place in a less-than-accepting environment. Such is the challenge posed to 17-year-old Luthando (Esihle Ndleleni), a brainy but somewhat geeky student at a prestigious South African all-girls boarding school. She’s a perpetually studious type who doesn’t have much of a social life, let alone dating prospects, opting to spend whatever free time she has ...
Black Burns Fast
2026
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1h 36m
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Comedy
Romance
Drama
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★ 7.0/10
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Black Burns Fast is a queer and quirky coming of age film set in at a prestigious boarding school in South Africa. 17-year-old adorkable Luthando is on track for a normal academic year, until Ayanda arrives at the school and forces her to rethink everything. In the aftermath, Luthando struggles with juggling multiple identities to avoid rejection from her mother and her schoolmates as she comes to terms with her sexuality.
Top Billed Cast
Esihle Ndleleni
Luthando
Muadi Ilung
Ayanda
Mila Smith
Jodie
Khensani Khoza
Zenande
Ntsimedi Gwangwa
Lazola
Basetsana Motloung
Anele
Rob van Vuuren
Mr Wainwright
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2026-09-21