23 Feb 2006
Dorm
When 12-year-old Ton transfers to an all-boys boarding school, he's taunted by his peers and terrified by their tales about the ghosts that inhabit the school. Ton is utterly miserable until he befriends a mysterious fellow pupil.
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 Billed Cast
Deanre Reiners Paul
Chris de Clerq Johannes
Elzette Maarschalk Aletta
Candice Weber Anna-Marie
Johan Hanekom Oom Piet
Christine van Reenen Candice
Ben Bruwer Old man
Hentie Wiese Old man 2
Wilna Bruwer Old woman
Edwin Gagiano Marius
Janus Prinsloo Korporaal
Miles Petzer Soldaat 1
Ignatius Cronje Soldaat 2
JC Snooke Ambulaansman 1
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