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The World Unseen

The World Unseen

Nothing can stop you from falling in love

20077.11h 34m

Overview

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

Directed by Shamim Sarif
Written by Shamim Sarif
Produced by Hanan Kattan
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Top Cast

Lisa Ray

Lisa Ray

Miriam

Sheetal Sheth

Sheetal Sheth

Amina Harjan

Parvin Dabas

Parvin Dabas

Omar

Nandana Sen

Nandana Sen

Rehmat

David Dennis

David Dennis

Jacob

Grethe Fox

Grethe Fox

Madeleine

Colin Moss

Colin Moss

De Witt

Natalie Becker

Natalie Becker

Rajesh Gopie

Rajesh Gopie

Bernard White

Bernard White

Themes & Keywords

racial segregationlesbian relationshipmale homosexualitywoman directorlesbian

About The World Unseen

The World Unseen is a romance, drama film released in 2007 exploring themes of racial segregation, lesbian relationship, male homosexuality, woman director, lesbian. Directed by Shamim Sarif, it stars Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas. A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.

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