Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle
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Play S1 E1A Black South African lives in Toronto with his Canadian wife in 1989. His fears of being stalked by South African secret police, force him to reflect back on his life growing up under apartheid.
Cast: Eric Miyeni, Julie Stewart, Elizabeth Kate
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Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle
13 episodes
- 1. State of MindAfraid that South African authorities still want him, Darryl begins recalling his politically oppressive childhood in his former home.CC1 h 0 minJan 23, 1997
- 2. Beauties at the Patmore DeluxeDarryl's mind is flooded with boyhood memories of fighting at school, his love of a white girl and the arrests of Boytjie and Russell on charges of murder.CC1 h 0 minJan 30, 1997
- 3. The Visitors and the WeddingAfter a run-in with David, Darryl recalls his brother's clandestine political activities in Soweto and Boytjie facing formal charges of murder.CC1 h 0 minFeb 6, 1997
- 4. Them ChargesDarryl's publisher plans to add text to his book that the author finds unacceptable.CC1 h 0 minFeb 13, 1997
- 5. A Black and White ChristmasWhen Darryl fears that a man he sees talking to Lerato has been following him, he remembers a man he saw knifed in South Africa and Boytjie's murder trial.CC1 h 0 minFeb 20, 1997
- 6. Who Was Jan Van Riebeeck?Despite David's insistence, Darryl is reluctant to join the Canadian anti-apartheid movement; Darryl recalls his days in boarding school.CC1 h 0 minFeb 27, 1997
- 7. Blacks and Play-Whites in the SuburbsRosa worries about Darryl's obsession with the man following him; Darryl remembers Veronica's decision to pass as white and live in the suburbs.CC1 h 0 minMar 6, 1997
- 8. Dead Mothers and Garden BoysDarryl considers speaking at a protest at the South African consulate, which prompts him to remember how easy it is to become an enemy of the state.CC1 h 0 minMar 13, 1997
- 9. Liberals, Radicals and DeathWith suspicions that Sipho is in trouble in South Africa, Darryl remembers the government seizing his grandmother's house and David being wounded in the army.CC1 h 0 minMar 20, 1997
- 10. The Fountain of PainDarryl recalls the effects his political activities had on his late father when he receives a call from his mother still living in his native South Africa.CC1 h 0 minMar 27, 1997
- 11. First Love, Then WarDarryl debates whether to return to South Africa when his safety cannot be guaranteed.CC1 h 0 minApr 3, 1997
- 12. First Love, Then WarWhile returning to South Africa for his father's funeral, Darryl remembers how he was smuggled out of the country.CC1 h 0 minApr 10, 1997
- 13. To Die ForSpecial Branch agents confront Darryl when he arrives in South Africa; David admits to his clandestine work for the government.CC1 h 0 minApr 10, 1997
Ekhaya: A Family Chronicle
19971 season13 episodesEnded
Apartheid tore their country apart... their family held them together
A Black South African lives in Toronto with his Canadian wife in 1989. His fears of being stalked by South African secret police, force him to reflect back on his life growing up under apartheid.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Clarence Hamilton
- Studio
- Inner City Films, Circle Blue Films, Kurira Films International
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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