Son

Son (2015)

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

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?

star 7 6.4
  • Release Date: 2015-09-21
  • Runtime: 1h 28min
  • Director: Darrell James Roodt

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Cast

  • Deanre Reiners

    Paul

  • Chris de Clerq

    Johannes

  • Elzette Maarschalk

    Aletta

  • Candice Weber

    Anna-Marie

  • Johan Hanekom

    Oom Piet

  • Christine van Reenen

    Candice

  • Ben Bruwer

    Old man

  • Hentie Wiese

    Old man 2

  • Wilna Bruwer

    Old woman

  • Edwin Gagiano

    Marius

  • Janus Prinsloo

    Korporaal

  • Miles Petzer

    Soldaat 1

  • Ignatius Cronje

    Soldaat 2

  • JC Snooke

    Ambulaansman 1

  • Leon Gerber

    Ambulaansman 2

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