Son

Son (2015)

At thy call we shall not falter, Firm and steadfast we shall stand

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2015-09-21
  • User Rating: 6.5/10 from 2 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 28min
  • Language: Afrikaans
  • Production Company: Karoo Film Company
  • Production Country: South Africa
  • Director: Darrell James Roodt
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Summary

1981. Apartheid is taking a heavy toll on South Africa. Townships are burning, and on the border with Angola, a war is raging. Young men are called up to military duty right after school, and sent to battle the "Rooi Gevaar" the threat of communist oppression. Paul is one of those boys. He is smart, handsome, and ambitious, with dreams of becoming a medical doctor one day. The story starts during the summer holiday, after Paul has matriculated. He is determined to enjoy these few weeks before he has to report to the military. In January, Paul leaves for the Army, basic training,and finally, the war on the border. During a skirmish with the enemy, Paul is seriously wounded. He gets sent home, and everything is in jeopardy. Can Paul put together the very broken pieces of his life?

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  • Deanre Reiners

    as Paul
  • Chris de Clerq

    as Johannes
  • Elzette Maarschalk

    as Aletta
  • Candice Weber

    as Anna-Marie
  • Johan Hanekom

    as Oom Piet
  • Christine van Reenen

    as Candice
  • Ben Bruwer

    as Old man
  • Hentie Wiese

    as Old man 2
  • Wilna Bruwer

    as Old woman
  • Edwin Gagiano

    as Marius
  • Janus Prinsloo

    as Korporaal
  • Miles Petzer

    as Soldaat 1
  • Ignatius Cronje

    as Soldaat 2
  • JC Snooke

    as Ambulaansman 1
  • Leon Gerber

    as Ambulaansman 2
Writing Darrell James Roodt Writer
Directing Darrell James Roodt Director

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