A Chip of Glass Ruby (1982)

A Chip of Glass Ruby

1982

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Ross Devenish

Cast

Bernadette Masala as Mrs. Ndawo

Chris Pillay as Jimmy Bhamjee

Inayet Khan as Ahmed Bhamjee

Karen Pillay as Dr. Abdul Khan

Kessie Govender as Yusuf Bhamjee

Muthal Naidoo as Mrs. Bhamjee

Naeem Dinath as Farouk Bhamjee

Shayeda Shaik as Girlie