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Inja

2002 · 17 min Drama
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

Inja [Dog] is a 2002 South African short film directed by Steve Pasvolsky. Using a Xhosa boy as a pawn, a farmer teaches his puppy to be white man's best friend. Ten years later, both their lives hang in the balance at the mercy of the dog. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2002
Genre Drama
Director Steve Pasvolsky
Runtime 17 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (7 votes)

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Inja is a very strong film rated 7.9/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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