A local film with a global heart is bringing faith to the big screen.<\/p>\n
After its debut at the American Black Film Festival in Miami, Treasure Hunt \u2013 a faith-filled, action-packed, feel-good movie made in KwaZulu-Natal \u2013 is set to make its cinema premiere in South Africa this October.<\/p>\n
With a powerful redemptive storyline at its core, Treasure Hunt is a Christian film that blends real-life struggles with themes of grace, second chances and the courage to choose what\u2019s right. It\u2019s got it all \u2013 faith, action, drama and of course, love.<\/p>\n
The film premieres on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at 5:00 PM at Killarney Mall CineCentre in Johannesburg, followed by the Durban premiere on Friday, 17 October at Suncoast CineCentre.<\/p>\n
The film will then screen for one week from 17th October 2025 in both cities at the same venues.<\/p>\n
Should opening week attendance be strong, the cinemas will extend the run.<\/p>\n
Set in the Valley of a Thousand Hills, Treasure Hunt follows the story of a man trying to leave behind a broken past. When he stumbles upon a stash of jewellery in a trash bin, he faces a moral crossroads\u2026 do what\u2019s right or return to the life he left behind. The story explores faith under pressure and the life-changing impact of standing firm in your values.<\/p>\n
Directed by Chim Onyebilanma, a passionate storyteller and pastor, the film was created by CAP Studios, a small production company in Embo, KwaZulu-Natal that works to nurture local talent and tell stories with purpose.<\/p>\n
Even the cast is a testament to the film\u2019s mission. Well-known South African stars Moopi Mothibeli, Muzi Mthabela, Trevor Gumbi, Zane Meas and Samukele Mkhezie \u2013 along with many local actors \u2013 offered their time for free, in support of a project that carries a bigger message.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is more than a film,\u201d says Onyebilanma. \u201cIt\u2019s a message of hope. It\u2019s about the real battles people face every day, and the choice to believe that your story isn\u2019t over.\u201d Whether you\u2019re coming for the action, the message or the love story, Treasure Hunt is a film the whole family can enjoy \u2013 and one South Africans can be proud of.<\/p>\n
Tickets are available at the following prices:<\/strong><\/p>\n By supporting this film, audiences play a vital role in bringing more meaningful, home-grown faith-based stories to South African screens \u2013 ensuring local filmmakers can continue to create, inspire, and thrive.<\/p>\n\n