Showmax's original series Dam is a chilling psychological thriller set in a rural town in the Eastern Cape. The story focuses on Yola Fischer, a young woman returning home for her father's funeral. After her return, she is haunted by spirits from her past and is pulled into a mysterious and terrifying conspiracy. What is the town hiding?ย Who can she trust? What are the spirits trying to tell her? You don't want to miss this chilling tale that features someย of the best South African talent. Introducing the cast:
Lea Vivier as Yola Fischer
Born and bred in the Cape, Lea had a taste for acting from a young age. She's the younger sister of actress Trix Vivier (who stars in Legacy as Petra Potgieter). Lea is well known for her roles as Lika inย Binneladers, Emmieย inย Die Spreeus, and Amy inย A Girl From St. Agnes. Lea takes the lead role in Dam and wonderfully brings to life the character Yola, a woman who has to face her childhood traumas all over again as she encounters a sinisterย dilemma in her hometown. The character is bold, brave, and will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and take on the townspeople. Yola is the key to solving the mystery.
Antoinette Louw as Dora Fischer
Louw is known for her role as Inge van Schalkwyk on 7de Laan and also won an award for her performance in the South African film, Skid Marks. Louw plays Dora, Yola's aunt,ย who has taken on the role of a mother figure to both Yola and her younger sister Sienna. She's calm and collectedย on the outside, but Dora holds some secrets of her own...
Neil Sandilandsย as Bernoldus
Sandilandsย is an accomplished and versatile actor known for his roles in international shows such as The Flash and The 100. He plays Bernoldus, the town's local and eccentric handyman. He has greatย knowledge of the town's history and often gives people rhymes and riddles, which may hold the answers to many of the questions Yola is searching for.
Faniswa Yisaย as Lindiwe Zita
Yisa is an excellent South African actress and earned anย African Movie Academy Award nominationย for her role in Knuckle City. She can also be seen on Showmax's original drama, Blood Psalms. She takes on the character of Lindiwe, Themba's aunt andย the nurse of Yolaย and Sienna's mother at the physiatric institute. She is privy to some secrets that she is not supposed to know and has some deadly dilemmas of her own.ย
Pallance Dlada as Themba Zita
A multi-award winner, Pallance is no stranger to the South African screen. You'll know him from Rhythm City, Isithunzi, and Isibaya to name a few. Pallance plays Themba, a biker who returns to town in searchย of his missing grandfather. He meets Yola and is taken withย her.ย Little does she know,ย he comes with many dangers of his own.
Siv Ngesi as Victor
Having featured inย Still Breathing, The Man Cave, Knuckle City, and more, Ngesiย needs no introduction. Ngesiย plays Victor, another biker, and enemy of Themba. He is hard to the bone and will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means playing dirty.
Laudo Liebenberg as Rudy Reese
Liebenberg is the lead singer for the South African band aKING. He takes on the role of Rudy, the leader of the town who is power-hungry and wants to rule the town as he thinks it's his birthright. He poses a big threat to Yola.
Gerald Steyn as Max Reese
Steyn shined onย local dramas Lioness and Reyka, where he played a man of action.ย In Dam, he takes on the role of Rudy's younger brother Max. He has a taste for danger andย troubleย and harboursย deepย feelings for Yola.
Watch the trailer for Dam
Get wrapped up in the horror with Dam on Mondays at 20:30 on Me. You can also stream it on Showmax.