Heart of the Hunter – Trailer, release date, plot, cast and everything to know about this South-African thriller

The upcoming suspense thriller movie Heart of the Hunter recently dropped its intriguing trailer on Monday, and it goes without saying that it is going to be a promising watch. Based on the novel of the same name, Heart of the Hunter is all set to premiere on March 29. Bonko Khoza leads as Zuko Khumalo, a man with a secret past. Here’s everything you need to know about Deon Meyer’s book adaptation...

Heart of the Hunter Trailer

Helmed by Mandlakayise Walter Dube, the film marks the first project out of the three-film deal with streaming platform Netflix. In the trailer, we are introduced to Zuko’s life and how one quest puts his entire family life at stake. The fight to prevent a corrupt politician from winning the presidential elections is what forms the crust of the film. 

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Watch the trailer here:

The trailer offers key insights into the movie, which seems like a compelling package of thriller, mystery, political conspiracy, and family love. It highlights the dilemma of a man with a deadly past, battling feelings of duty towards the country and the family life that he ever wanted.

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Heart of the Hunter plot

Set in a post-democratic South Africa, the story revolves around a man with a secret past who is living his life peacefully until an old colleague reminds Zuko of the promise he made years ago to protect his country from corrupt politicians. This quest for justice and truth unfolds with lots of chaos and an intense cat-and-mouse game.

Heart of the Hunter cast

Bonko Khoza plays the lead character of Zuko Khumalo, who has a troubled past. Set against the backdrop of some exotic South African locations, Heart of the Hunter features the formidable likes of African actors like Connie Ferguson, Masasa Mbangeni, Deon Coetzee, Tim Theron, Peter Butler, Sisanda Henna, and Connie Chiume.

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Brace yourself to experience the thriller suspense on March 29.