The story begins in 1879, following , the King of Kuvukiland, who becomes possessed by a mischievous spirit after receiving a cursed gemstone from a dying man. Mr. Bones, the tribal witch doctor, determines that to cure his king, they must return the stone to its rightful home.
It grossed approximately $4.9 million , breaking South African records for a local opening by earning over $0.6 million in its first weekend.
is a 2008 South African comedy film directed by Gray Hofmeyr and starring Leon Schuster . It serves as a prequel-sequel to the 2001 hit Mr. Bones , focusing on the titular character's ancestor. Production Overview Release Date: 27 November 2008 Director: Gray Hofmeyr Writers: Leon Schuster, Gray Hofmeyr Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past
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Reviewers were often critical of the film's slapstick nature and cultural depictions , but producer Anant Singh noted that the film was "vindicated by the audience" who responded enthusiastically. The story begins in 1879, following , the
It remains one of the most commercially successful South African films, contributing to the franchise that eventually released a third installment, Mr. Bones 3: Son of Bones , in 2022 .
The film holds a 44% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes . It grossed approximately $4
The pair is magically transported 130 years into the future to . There, they navigate a "fish-out-of-water" scenario as they encounter technology and social norms of 2008. They are assisted by a woman named Reshmi , while evading her greedy fiancé, Kerrit, who wants the valuable gem for himself. Key Cast Leon Schuster Tongayi Chirisa Hekule (The King) Leeanda Reddy Kaseran Pillay Kunji Balanadin / The Spirit Meren Reddy Critical and Audience Reception
