Free State (2016)
Jeanette is a beautiful open minded law student. She decided to study while her boyfriend is completing his national military service. They are set to be engaged when he returns. During her summer holiday with her father in the Free State a random act of kindness by an attractive Indian man sparks an unexpected love affair. Despite being warned not to act on these feelings she decides to pursue this relationship. Secret meetings followed, since it was against the law at the time to have an interracial relationship. When their secret comes out, it leads to a very tragic turn of events.
Director: Sallas de Jager
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Nicola Breytenbach as Jeanette |
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Andrew Govender as Ravi |
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Leleti Khumalo as Maria |
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Deon Lotz as Gideon Nolte |
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Terwadkar Rajiv as Priest & Friend |
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Paul Eilers as Maj. Koot van Staden |
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Rafiq Jajbhay as |
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Hemali Juta-Pillay as Chatura |
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Suraya-Rose Santos as Anusha |
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Nalini Subrayen as Aneesha |
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Keith Joshua Gengadoo as |
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Rolanda Marais as |
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Johan Baird as |
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Phumello Nkosi as |
| Directing | Sallas de Jager | Director |
| Writing | Sallas de Jager | Writer |