Son (2015)
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?
Director: Darrell James Roodt
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Deanre Reiners as Paul |
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Chris de Clerq as Johannes |
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Elzette Maarschalk as Aletta |
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Candice Weber as Anna-Marie |
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Johan Hanekom as Oom Piet |
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Christine van Reenen as Candice |
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Ben Bruwer as Old man |
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Hentie Wiese as Old man 2 |
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Wilna Bruwer as Old woman |
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Edwin Gagiano as Marius |
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Janus Prinsloo as Korporaal |
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Miles Petzer as Soldaat 1 |
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Ignatius Cronje as Soldaat 2 |
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JC Snooke as Ambulaansman 1 |
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Leon Gerber as Ambulaansman 2 |
| Writing | Darrell James Roodt | Writer |
| Directing | Darrell James Roodt | Director |
| Sound | Ivan Milborrow | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | William Collinson | Director of Photography |
