Keeping Up with the Kandasamys

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Keeping Up with the Kandasamys

"Love thy neighbour... but don't get caught"

2017

1h 35m

8.5(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Matriarchal rivals of neighboring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved - try despite their best efforts - to keep them apart with hilarious results.

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Production Companies

The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

24 members

Acting

Jailoshini Naidoo

Jennifer Kandasamy

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Maeshni Naicker

Shanti Naidoo

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Mishqah Parthiephal

Jodi Kandasamy

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Madhushan Singh

Prishen Naidoo

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Mariam Bassa

Aya Kandasamy

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Rajesh Gopie

Preggie Naidoo

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Koobeshan Naidoo

Elvis Kandasamy

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Vashir Kemraj

Desan Naidoo

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Neil Govender

Marlin

Writing

Rory Booth

Asheel / (voice)

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Alisha Authbehari

Devani

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Samantha Govender

Vassie

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Melanie Kisten

Mala

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Sanam Sitaram

Berenice

Production

Junaid Ahmed

Stall Owner

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RUBEN NAIDOO

Bangladesh Uncle

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Bivash Mahabeer

Road Boy

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Pauline Dalais

Lady 1

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Kogie Naidoo

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Mishka Gounden

Meryl

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O'Neil Nair

Dylan

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Derosha Moodley

(voice)

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Clare Mortimer

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Rushil Juglall

Arsevan (uncredited)

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