The White Line
2020, AF. Directed by Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret.
Framed by scenes of Namibia's formal independence as a newly formed African country in 1990, Desiree Kahikopo's historical romance takes us back to 1963, soon after the 1959 uprising in Old Location — an area segregated for black residents of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia (then a territory of South Africa). It is in this setting that Sylvia Kamutjemo (Girley Charlene Jazama, who also produces), a black domestic worker, meets Afrikaner police officer Pieter de Wet (Jan-Barend Scheepers) on a routine passbook check. As the pair exchange letters and a story of forbidden love across racial lines unfolds, Kahikopo explores an underrepresented period of Namibian history with compassion and hope.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- AF
- Rated
- NR
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The White Line is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Désirée Kahikopo-MeiffretDirector
- Girley JazamaSylvia Kamutjema
- Jan-Baren ScheepersPieter de Wit
- Sunet Van WykAnna-Marie Van der Merwe
- Mervin UahupirapiUnotjari Kamutjemo
- Chari BothaJan Van der Merwe
- Joalette de VilliersSunet de Kock
- Vanessa KamatotoJacobine Kamutjemo
- Desmond KatamilaGodfried Jnr Kamutjemo
- Muhindua KauraGodfried Snr Kamutjemo
- Hazel HindaOlder Sylvia
Details
- Released
- 7 February 2020
- Country
- Namibia
- Written by
- Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret, Michael Pulse
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The White Line runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The White Line parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The White Line is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The White Line on?
The White Line is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The White Line?
If you liked The White Line, try Out of Africa, The Young Victoria, Far from the Madding Crowd.
Who directed The White Line?
The White Line (2020) was directed by Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret and stars Girley Jazama, Jan-Baren Scheepers, Sunet Van Wyk.