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Synopsis
A film which captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her eight-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $37,459 (5.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.43 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 97.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/307 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $639,310 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,901-10,000) | 9,986 | $639,310 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 18,101-18,200) | 18,148 | $657,048 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,237 | $639,310 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,825 | $639,310 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) | 3,869 | $17,738 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,538 | $657,048 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 11th, 2025 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics |
| International Releases: | October 3rd, 2025 (Limited) (United Kingdom) |
| MPAA Rating: | R for violent/bloody images, language, sexual assault, and some underage smoking/drinking. (Rating bulletin 2869 (cert #55233), 1/21/2025) |
| Running Time: | 98 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Telluride Film Festival 2024, Festival Acquisition, Coming of Age, Actors Making Their Directorial Debut, Set in Africa, Civil War, Autobiographical, Biographical Drama, Biography |
| Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production Countries: | South Africa |
| Languages: | English, Shona |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2025 Theater Average | 93 | $9,365 | Jul 11, 2025 | 3 |