''The Forgotten Kingdom'' is a 2013 American-South African-Lesotho drama film written and directed by Andrew Mudge and featuring

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. It received nine nominations, and won three awards at the

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Cast

Zenzo Ngqobe Zenzo Ngqobe is a South African actor. He is known for portraying Butcher in Gavin Hood's 2005 Oscar-winning film ''Tsotsi''. He is also known for portraying Atang in the 2013 film ''The Forgotten Kingdom''. For his work in the television ser ...

as Atang Mokoenya * Nozipho Nkelemba as Dineo *

as Katleho *Lebohang Ntsane as Orphan Boy * Moshoeshoe Chabeli as Priest *

Lillian Dube Lillian Dube (born 30 September 1945) is a South African actress. She is perhaps best known for portraying Masebobe in the soap opera ''Generations''. Personal life In 2007, Dube was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been in remission as of ...

as Clinic Doctor *

Jerry Phele Jerry Phele (born 1 July 1956) is a South African Sotho born actor who is most known for acting on Emzini Wezinsizwa as Mofokeng. He has also starred on other notable TV series such as Skwizas and The Throne. Phele was a candidate for the Afri ...

as Atang's Father *Reitumetse Qobo as Nkoti

Reception

The film has an 86% rating on

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. Leslie Felperin of ''

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'' awarded the film three stars out of five. David Clack of ''

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'' also awarded it three stars out of five. Trevor Johnston of ''

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'' gave the film four stars out of five.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Forgotten Kingdom American drama films South African drama films Best Sound Africa Movie Academy Award winners Best Cinematography Africa Movie Academy Award winners Lesotho drama films Sotho-language films 2013 drama films 2013 films 2010s American films