The festival takes place in California next month.

The movie was produced by Kagiso Modupe.

This daddy-daughter duo is really a magical combination and achieving great things.

Fans of the movie are so proud of this major accomplishment.

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“Congratulations guys, keep up the good work.”

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“Congratulations, a job well done!”

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“Congratulations to you Kagiso, your cast and crew!

I stood up and gave a standing ovation to you in your absence.

All the best in your future endeavours.”

Losing Leratomanaged to gross a whopping R4.5 million in its first five weeks of release.

The film was independently produced meaning it wasn’t funded by anyone.

Kagiso was told by naysayers that it was unlikely to make more R200 000 at the box office.

Look at it now!

Hard work and dedication really do pay off.

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