Ochre Moving Pictures Unveils Gripping Crime Drama “Soon Comes Night” – A Tale of Redemption, Liberation, and Deceit
Soon Comes Night a riveting six part crime drama produced by leading South African production company Ochre Moving Pictures is set to premiere on Netflix Africa on Friday, January 19th. The nail-biting thriller is set against the tumultuous landscape of an emerging rainbow nation in the 1990s.
The series tells a tale about liberation hero turned heist king, Alex Shabane, played by the charismatic Kwenzo Ngcobo, and a broken Apartheid cop seeking redemption, Detective Sakkie Oosthuizen, portrayed by Albert Pretorius, who find their lives interlocked in a gritty crime drama that explores the complexities of morality and the blurred lines between good and bad.
Soon Comes Night, directed by Thabang Moleya and Sanele Zulu and produced by Ilse van Hemert, delves into the story of these two complex men, both determined to prove themselves. Inspired by actual events and a notorious heist legend, the series follows Alex Shabane’s return to South Africa, where he resorts to crime when the promised ‘spoils of war’ fail to materialise.Ilse van Hemert – Showrunner at Ochre Media, commented, “Soon Comes Night” is guaranteed to surprise you. Not a single episode turns out as you may expect. And Alex Shabane is an anti-hero like no other.”
“We are thrilled to have produced “Soon Comes Night” a meticulously crafted scripted series that promises to captivate audiences locally and globally with its compelling storyline and exceptional South African talent . Ochre Moving Pictures is committed to investing in original African stories that can attract a worldwide audience and contribute to a sustainable South African film and television industry.” said Stan Joseph, Chief Executive Officer at Ochre Moving Pictures.
Kwenzo Ngcobo | SUPPLIED
Soon Comes Night features an ensemble of talented and award-winning cast. This includes Gaosi Raditholo, portraying Lesedi—a single mom and the spark that ignited the flame in Alex Shabane. Didintle Khunou takes on the role of Thato Sekoati, a ‘Born Free’ police officer haunted by the loss of her father. Joining the cast are thespians Kenneth Nkosi, portraying Minister Zungu, and Sisanda Henna as Zungu’s right-hand man, Maseko. Additionally, Bahumi Mhlongo plays the character of a young, fearless journalist, Lesedi, at the Sowetan.”
Other household names include Anelisa Phewa, who plays a wild man, a loose cannon, and a tough guy named Vincent, living in a world of simple brutality – kill or be killed. Dippy Padi takes on the role of the infamous gangsta’s hot girlfriend, but Pearl knows his heart belongs to someone else. Among the rising stars, Panch Gazela portrays the youngest member of Shabane’s gang, Toolz, who desires to live fast. Mavuso Msimang takes on the character of Moskow, a true believer, thinker, and idealist, staying true to the cause as a struggle hero.
Soon Comes Night will also air on SABC1 in 2025, and is distributed internationally by Red Arrow Studios. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey of crime, redemption, and the pursuit of justice as Soon Comes Night premieres on Netflix this Friday 19th January. Seize the opportunity to witness the collision of two worlds in this gripping crime drama.
