Love, Sex and 30 Candles premiered on Netflix on August 18, 2023. This captivating drama follows the journeys of four friends as they navigate through relationships, heartbreaks, and unexpected twists while embarking on their thirties milestone. The movie beautifully captures the essence of friendship, love, and the challenges that accompany adulthood.
The official synopsis of Love, Sex and 30 Candles, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:
“In the year they all turn 30, four best friends navigate relationships, heartbreak, and a shocking development that threatens to tear them apart.”
The romantic drama film is helmed by Stephina Zwane and features a seasoned cast that includes Candice Modiselle, Bahumi Madisakwane, Amogelang Chidi, Gabisile Tshabalala, Anthony Oseyemi, and many more talented actors who further added depth to the series. The movie was written by Zoë Arthur, Zoë Laband, and Angela Makholwa.
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Love, Sex and 30 Candles capture the culmination of a year brimming with noteworthy events, concealed truths, and personal growth for a group of four friends. As they bid adieu to their twenties and embrace the significance of reaching thirty, these companions navigate through an array of challenges encompassing romantic entanglements, heartbreaks, and even the journey towards parenthood.
The movie begins with Nolwazi looking at a pregnancy test. She realizes that she is indeed pregnant, but her facial expressions reveal a lack of joy. Meanwhile, Linda ends her engagement, while Dikeledi hopes for a marriage proposal from the father of her child.
Sade, on the other hand, feels trapped in her wedding to Winston. As they celebrate their 30th birthdays, they reflect on their dreams and what they have accomplished so far. However, there is also an underlying feeling of anxiety as they feel pressured to conform to society’s expectations.
The story reaches a climax when one of the friends shares her pregnancy news, filling everyone with happiness. However, this moment of joy is short-lived as long-held secrets from their pasts are revealed, posing a threat to their enduring friendship. The film fearlessly explores the complexities of adulthood and the challenges that can arise within friendships in its conclusion.
Love, Sex and 30 Candles draw inspiration from Angela Makholwa’s novel, The Candle, which explores the notion of facing a quarter-life crisis that resonates with many individuals. The book artfully depicts the journeys of four friends as they navigate both challenges and moments of joy while embarking on the transformative journey of turning 30.
Did the journey to self-discovery and the joys of turning 30 spark a hint for a sequel?
A still from LOve, Sex and Candles (Image via Netflix)
Ever since the South African drama film ended on an aspirational tone to embrace challenges and understand the importance of love, family, and career, there has been a flurry of speculation about the aftermath of the four friends and their lives. These have left certain unanswered theories and questions: What lies ahead of the four friends? Will the repercussions of their past actions haunt their future?
How will the quartet face the upcoming unknown miseries? Will an awakening twist ramshackle the strengthened bond among the friends? As of now, there is no official statement from the creators of the movie regarding the sequel, and the film currently stands at its completion.
Love, Sex and 30 Candles is currently streaming on Netflix.
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