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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.

Top Cast

  • Nicola Breytenbach

    Nicola Breytenbach

    Jeanette

  • Andrew Govender

    Andrew Govender

    Ravi

  • Leleti Khumalo

    Leleti Khumalo

    Maria

  • Deon Lotz

    Deon Lotz

    Gideon Nolte

  • Terwadkar Rajiv

    Terwadkar Rajiv

    Priest & Friend

  • Paul Eilers

    Paul Eilers

    Maj. Koot van Staden

  • Rafiq Jajbhay

    Rafiq Jajbhay

  • Hemali Juta-Pillay

    Hemali Juta-Pillay

    Chatura

  • Suraya-Rose Santos

    Suraya-Rose Santos

    Anusha

Overview

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.

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