About Beyond the River

Inspired by true events, the film is based on the story of Piers Cruikshanks of Dabulamanzi Canoe Club and Siseko Ntondini of the Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club who, against all odds, competed for a gold medal in the 2014 Dusi Canoe Marathon. Watch the trailer here.

In partnership with Heartlines, Discovery is a proud sponsor of this home-grown film. And like Discovery, the creators of Beyond the River believe in a South Africa where diversity is celebrated with optimism.

Hurry to get started on your Beyond the River booking today! Here's a list of cinemas where you can still catch this must-see movie:

  • Brooklyn Mall
  • Cresta Mall
  • Emnotweni Mall
  • Fourways Mall
  • Hyde Park Mall
  • Menlyn Mall
  • Somerset Mall
  • The Zone at Rosebank
  • Walmer Mall

See you at the movies!

 
 
 
 

Meet the cast

Get to know the real story of Siseko Ntondini and Piers Cruikshanks and view exclusive behind-the-scenes footage by clicking here.

Lemogang Tsipa
Duma

Grant Swanby
Steve

Israel Matseke Zulu
Oupa

Emily Child
Annie

Kgosi Mongake
Zama

Paul du Toit
Eddie

Garth Breytenbach
Dan

Lemogang Tsipa
Duma

Grant Swanby
Steve

Israel Matseke Zulu
Oupa

Emily Child
Annie

Kgosi Mongake
Zama

Paul du Toit
Eddie

Garth Breytenbach
Dan

Watch the trailer

Two men from vastly different walks of life have one thing in common: to win gold in the most arduous canoe marathon.

Experience the latest movies for less with the Vitality Ster-Kinekor movie benefit

Did you know that all Vitality members can enjoy 2D or 3D films at selected cinemas, Cine Prestige, Cinema Nouveau and IMAX at discounted prices? Plus, Vitality kids older than 2 and younger than 18 can watch movies for FREE at selected cinemas before 7pm, once an online Kids Vitality Health Review has been completed.

Click here for more on the movie benefit. Activate your Vitality movie benefit for free at a Ster Kinekor cinema near you. And remember to book and catch our exclusive screening of Beyond the River - all the adventure for less, with Vitality!

 
Log in

Please click here to login into Discovery Digital Id

Please click here to login into Discovery Digital Id