Sonja
Originally released in 1978. Sonja is a feature film. directed by Daan Retief. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Petru Wessels, Hans Strydom, and Elma Potgieter
Synopsis
The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husband, Chris (Hans Strydom), who is obsessed with having children to carry the proud De La Rey family name. His wife realises that, due to circumstances, Chris will not be able to father a child. To solve the dilemma, she gets pregnant through a friend, Martin (Will Roberts). Sonja’s best friend, Nicolente (Elma Potgieter), a paraplegic who is in love with Chris, uncovers the secret. She threatens to tell Chris that the child is not his – unless Sonja asks for a divorce and leaves Chris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonja about?
The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husba...
Who directed Sonja?
Sonja was directed by Daan Retief.
How long is Sonja?
Sonja has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Sonja released?
Sonja was released on January 1, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sonja?
The main cast of Sonja includes Petru Wessels, Hans Strydom, Elma Potgieter, Zack du Plessis, Gert van Tonder.