Umjolo: Day Ones

Umjolo: Day Ones is a South African romantic drama focusing on the lifelong bond between Zanele and Andile. Having been close friends since childhood, the two face a shift in their relationship dynamics now that Andile is a married father. Zanele struggles with her feelings and the possibility that she will always be viewed as just a friend.

The film was directed by Fikile Mogodi, following her previous work, Umjolo: The Gone Girl, released earlier in 2024. The screenplay was written by Thuli Zuma and Clive Madiya, with Mariki van der Walt serving as producer for Stained Glass TV. The lead roles are played by Sbusisiwe Jili and Khumbulani Kay Sibiya, supported by a cast of 30 credited actors including Trix Vivier, Shezi Sibongiseni, Tyson Mathonsi, and Jazmine Sophia Haines. The movie has a runtime of 86 minutes.