Meet the Khumalos


When two children fall in love, a neighborhood war breaks out between their once best friends and their mothers.


"Meet Khumalos" tells the love story of Leyla and Ayanda, children of the Khumalo and Mbatha families. When the mothers Khumalo and Mbatha, who were once best friends, find out that their children are in love with each other, they start a neighborhood war. Leyla and Ayanda are determined to continue their love despite their families' reactions. This situation creates a huge conflict between the families, and both families watch the young lovers' efforts to continue their love and their struggle to cope with this situation. Viewers of the film generally consider this story a positive experience and encourage conversations about the theme of young love and conflict between families.

The film was shot in Johannesburg, South Africa. This detail adds to the realism and appeal of the story.