Son 2015
Son
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?
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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Release Date:
Sep 21, 2015 (South Africa)
Run Time:
1hr 28`
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Original Language:
Afrikaans
Production Countries:
South Africa
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
Son - Son
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Paul
CDC
Chris de Clerq... Johannes
... Aletta
... Anna-Marie
... Oom Piet
... Candice
BB
Ben Bruwer... Old man
HW
Hentie Wiese... Old man 2
WB
Wilna Bruwer... Old woman
... Marius
... Korporaal
MP
Miles Petzer... Soldaat 1
... Soldaat 2
JS
JC Snooke... Ambulaansman 1
LG
Leon Gerber... Ambulaansman 2