Son
21/09/2015
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?
Movie Information
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
