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Shaina

Shaina

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Shaina

2020

1h 37m

5.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Shine is a teenager in Zimbabwe who doesn't believe in herself. In the face of life-altering events, she is forced to rely on her own ingenuity and determination to face her future.

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Quizzical Pictures

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

11 members

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Wilmah Munemera

Shine

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Tinodiwanashe Chitima

Zo

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Gamu Mukwakwami

Stella

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Tarumbidwa Chirume

Busi

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Joylene Malenga

Miss Muzondo

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Tadiwa Marowa

Faro

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Charmaine Mujeri

Mai Faro

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Tongai Sammy T. Mundawarara

Constable Mathius

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Fadzai Simango

Brian

Fadzai Simango

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Eddie Sandifolo

Simba

Eddie Sandifolo

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Jesese Mungoshi

Ambuya

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