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Son

Son

Original Title: Seun

20151h 28m
Drama

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Released

Release

2015

Runtime

1h 28m

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Storyline

"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?

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Sep 21, 2015
Languages
Afrikaans
Director
Darrell James Roodt
Darrell James Roodt
Production
Karoo Film Company
Karoo Film Company
Production Countries
South Africa

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