Sleeper's Wake Hits South African Cinemas On 8th March, 2013

Sleeper’s Wake will be released in South Africa on 8 March 2013 by United International Pictures (South Africa) through Nu Metro Cinemas.

The South African release of the film follows the recent announcement of Sleeper’s Wake concluding an international sale to Naedomi Media in the United States.

Sleeper’s Wake marks helmer, Barry Berk’s feature debut and is based on the acclaimed novel by Alistair Morgan. The film stars leading South African actors Lionel Newton and Deon Lotz, who received international acclaim for his powerful performance in Skoonheid, which was in the 2011 Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival, and for his role in Roepman. Lotz also features in the much anticipated movie based on Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom. Also showcasing her acting talents is Jay Anstey, known for her groundbreaking role on the TV soapie, Isidingo.

Sleeper’s Wake is a sexual thriller which follows a recently widowed man who takes refuge in a small coastal town to heal his grief only to get caught up in a dangerous relationship with a beautiful young woman.

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