A Chip of Glass Ruby
Seen it?1982 | 56 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In this drama, the Banjee family resides in an area of Johannesburg where Indians are no longer permitted to live. Mr. Bamjee is a vegetable seller and his wife, unlike him, becomes politically involved fighting against the injustices of apartheid. When his wife is arrested and imprisoned, Mr. Bamjee slowly realizes that his wife's concern for others is not a rejection of him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ross Devenish
- Muthal NaidooMrs. Bhamjee
- Kessie GovenderYusuf Bhamjee
- Shayeda ShaikGirlie
- Chris PillayJimmy Bhamjee
- Surikumari PillayAmina Bhamjee
- Naeem DinathFarouk Bhamjee
- Waheeda JoomaFarida Bhamjee
- Inayet KhanAhmed Bhamjee
- Karen PillayDr. Abdul Khan
- Bernadette MasalaMrs. Ndawo