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Son
2015 7.0 (3 votes) 1h 28m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Karoo Film Company

Son (Seun)

At thy call we shall not falter, Firm and steadfast we shall stand

Overview

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?

Key Crew

Writer: Darrell James Roodt

Director: Darrell James Roodt

Top Cast

Deanre Reiners

Paul

Chris de Clerq

Johannes

Elzette Maarschalk

Aletta

Candice Weber
Candice Weber

Anna-Marie

Johan Hanekom

Oom Piet

Christine van Reenen

Candice

Ben Bruwer

Old man

Hentie Wiese

Old man 2

Videos

SEUN - Official Trailer

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