Film

Son

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

7.0

1h 28m

2015

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

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?

Director

Darrell James Roodt

Trailer

Drama

coming of agewar injury

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Cast & Crew

Deanre Reiners

as Paul

Chris de Clerq

as Johannes

Elzette Maarschalk

as Aletta

Candice Weber

as Anna-Marie

Johan Hanekom

as Oom Piet

Christine van Reenen

as Candice

Ben Bruwer

as Old man

Hentie Wiese

as Old man 2

Wilna Bruwer

as Old woman

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