Movie Description
The Heart Is a Muscle
(2026)Overview
At a barbecue, Ryan’s five-year-old son briefly goes missing. Ryan’s violent reaction to this scare sets off a chain of events and unearths secrets from the past. A journey of self-discovery and forgiveness begins.
Featured Crew
- Director : Imran Hamdulay
- Producer : Imran Hamdulay,Khosie Dali,Brett Michael Innes
- Editor : Paul Speirs
- Cast : Keenan Arrison,Melissa De Vries,Dean Marais,Ridaa Adams,Danny Ross,Loren Loubser,Robyn Rossouw,Troy Paulse,Lincoln Van Wyk,Abduragman Adams,Danielle Rhoda,Luna Louw,Gavin Prince,Alex Cupido,Teresa Solomons,Muneel Jacobs,Ayden Croy,Garth Permall,Michael Palmer,Zhavandre van Rhyners,Brandon Eckhardt,Marshall Williams,Riaan Lewis,Cashlin Bowers,Taurique Martin,Lashaun Jafta,Ryan Barends,Luke America,Bradwin Hartzenberg,Pieta Swarts,Shiraag Abrahams,Shafeqah Joseph,Rayusie Litz,Marlon Swarts,Eb Inglis,Kim Fortune,Moegammad Hendricks,Vera Adams,Robyn September,Emily Rose van Diemel,Robyn Mathys,Taighe van Wyk,Shahnaaz Arnold,Zeeshaan Thys,Maryam Abdullah,Ave Dali,Vuyo Jansen,Ashley Hannival,Bernard Manson,John Thomas
Cast
Ryan
Laila
André
Zaheer
Anees
Meghan
Fara
Jude
Lesley
Father
Meghan's Baby
Issy
Ottery Neighbour 1
Ottery Neighbour 2
Aunty on Balcony
Tolla
Tolla's Sidekick 1
Tolla's Sidekick 2
Tolla's Sidekick 3
Tolla's Sidekick 4
Andre's Friend 1
Andre's Friend 2
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Friend Playing Dice
Cashier
Man with Dog
Blocks Outjie
Claude
Annesa's Staff
Aneesa's Staff
Veronica's Neighbour
Police Officer
Social Worker
Aneesa's Customers
Aneesa's Customers
Princessvlei Mom
Princessvlei Child
Princessvlei Child
Princessvlei Child
Fives Football Extra
Fives Football Extra
Fives Football Extra
Fives Football Extra
Posters
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On Fire
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Remember
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Mary
6.276
In This World
6.2
Hurry Sundown
6.4
Facts
Original TitleThe Heart Is a Muscle
Status Released
Release Information
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2026-03-06
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 26m
Production CompaniesThe Star Film Company,Red Sea Fund,The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa,Indigenous Film Distribution
Genres
- Drama
