Kgoroge stars in stormy thriller

NEW South African thriller Cold Harbour will leave you spellbound.

It's about Sizwe Miya, an ambitious policeman in Khayelitsha, near Cape Town, who uncovers a smuggling ring while investigating a Chinese mafia murder.

In his first feature film as the lead actor, Tony Kgoroge heads an all-star lineup as Miya.

Chinese superstar Yu Nan, better known for her role in The Expendables 2, plays the Chinese mafia fixer who seduces Miya.

Fana Mokoena, a 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards winner, and nominee Thomas Gumedehave key roles, alongside Deon Lotz (best actor winner at the the 2012 South African Film and Television Awards) and Freshlyground lead singer Zolani Mahola.

During a seasonal southeasterly storm, the mutilated body of a Chinese man washes up on a beach.

For township cop Miya, this is an opportunity to prove himself and earn the promotion he needs.

He discovers that the murder is linked to the Chinese mafia's abalone smuggling .

A Chinese shipping executive, Soong Mei, tries to seduce him into giving her information about the case.

Miya seeks advice from his former comrade, now a crime boss.

A tip from his comrade soon leads to a major bust.

Cold Harbour opens nationally on July 25. -o

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