Son
"At thy call we shall not falter, Firm and steadfast we shall stand"
Originally released in 2015. Son is a drama film. directed by Darrell James Roodt. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Deanre Reiners, Chris de Clerq, and Elzette Maarschalk
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
AF
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AF
Production Companies
- Karoo Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Son about?
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 ...
Who directed Son?
Son was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
How long is Son?
Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Son released?
Son was released on September 21, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Son?
The main cast of Son includes Deanre Reiners, Chris de Clerq, Elzette Maarschalk, Candice Weber, Johan Hanekom.