From The Past: Mr. Bones 2: Back

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 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. Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past

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 . Reviewers were often critical of the film's slapstick

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 Bones, the tribal witch doctor, determines that to