The Wound
2017, Xhosa. Directed by John Trengove.
Eastern Cape, South Africa. A lonely factory worker, Xolani, takes time off his job to assist during an annual Xhosa circumcision initiation into manhood. In a remote mountain camp that is off limits to women, young men, painted in white ochre, recuperate as they learn the masculine codes of their culture. In this environment of machismo and aggression, Xolani cares for a defiant initiate from Johannesburg, Kwanda, who quickly learns Xolani's best kept secret, that he is in love with another man.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Xhosa
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wound
The Wound is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 19 April 2017
- Original title
- Inxeba
- Country
- South Africa, Germany, France, Netherlands
- Written by
- John Trengove, Malusi Bengu, Thando Mgqolozana
- Box office
- $143K
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The Wound: quick answers
Is The Wound worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wound?
The Wound runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Wound have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wound. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wound parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Wound yet.
Which OTT platform is The Wound on?
The Wound is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wound?
If you liked The Wound, try Uncle Frank, Shepherds and Butchers, My Brother the Devil.
Who directed The Wound?
The Wound (2017) was directed by John Trengove and stars Nakhane, Bongile Mantsai, Niza Jay Ncoyini.