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Son

"At thy call we shall not falter, Firm and steadfast we shall stand"

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?

Top Cast

  • Deanre Reiners

    Deanre Reiners

    Paul

  • Chris de Clerq

    Chris de Clerq

    Johannes

  • Elzette Maarschalk

    Elzette Maarschalk

    Aletta

  • Candice Weber

    Candice Weber

    Anna-Marie

  • Johan Hanekom

    Johan Hanekom

    Oom Piet

  • Christine van Reenen

    Christine van Reenen

    Candice

  • Ben Bruwer

    Ben Bruwer

    Old man

  • Hentie Wiese

    Hentie Wiese

    Old man 2

  • Wilna Bruwer

    Wilna Bruwer

    Old woman

Overview

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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