Produced in South Africa, the film brings together Masali Baduza, Ntobeko Sishi, Desmond Dube, and Bongile Mantsai in a 109-minute romantic comedy available on Netflix on December 5, 2025. The story features a young man from a wealthy background who enters into a relationship based on a false social identity.
The protagonist works in the family business and meets a medical student who is entirely devoted to her studies. To get closer to her, he pretends to come from a modest background. The lie leads to a series of embarrassing situations and stratagems aimed at maintaining a credible facade.
As feelings develop, the world built around this deception becomes increasingly fragile. The film explores the consequences of a false assumption, combining humor, romantic tension, and confrontation with the truth.
The official trailer will be added as soon as it is released by Netflix.
The cast includes Desmond Dube, Bongile Mantsai, Masali Baduza, Bohang Moeko, Thando Thabethe, June van Merch, Ntobeko Sishi, Thembsie Matu, Thandolwethu Zondi, N'kone Mametja, and Rorisang Mohapi. The film is part of a South African production focused on relationships and social contrasts. The tone aims for an accessible approach, with a narrative framework structured around misunderstandings and family situations.
The film is aimed at audiences who enjoy lighthearted romances and stories where social dynamics and misunderstandings fuel the dramatic progression.
Love and Wine
Film | 2025
On Netflix December 5, 2025
Romantic comedy | Running time: 109 min
South African production | Starring Masali Baduza, Ntobeko Sishi, Desmond Dube
Nationality: South Africa
The film tells a story centered around an initial lie that disrupts a romantic encounter and triggers a series of humorous events.
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