Son

Synopsis

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?

Main Cast

Deanre Reiners

Paul

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Chris de Clerq

Johannes

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Elzette Maarschalk

Aletta

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Candice Weber

Anna-Marie

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Johan Hanekom

Oom Piet

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Christine van Reenen

Candice

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Ben Bruwer

Old man

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Hentie Wiese

Old man 2

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	Darrell James Roodt
Directing	Director	Darrell James Roodt
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