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Leading Lady
There's more to life than lights…camera…and action!
2014·1h 36m·★ 5.5
An idealistic British drama school teacher, Jodi Rutherford, persuades a cynical South African farmer to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return Jodi undertakes to direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. Jodi's interaction with the quirky small town citizens and the stubborn Kobus, teaches her that: "there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!"
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 36m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the drama and comedy cues to decide whether the tone fits.
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Who's in it
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