Paljas (1998)
Follows the deterioration of an Afrikaner family isolated and shunned in the small community of Toorwater. Nothing seems to happen. Then a circus train loses its way and comes to rest in Toorwater, and a mysterious clown brings fresh magic to the stagnating family, but he also poses a threat to the rest of the community.
Director: Katinka Heyns
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: January 23, 1998
Cast
- Marius Weyers - Hendrik MacDonald
- Aletta Bezuidenhout - Katrina MacDonald
- Liezel van der Merwe - Emma MacDonald
- Larry Leyden - Willem MacDonald
- Jan Ellis - Nollie
- Ian Roberts - Frans
- Ellis Pearson - Manuel
- Marthinus Basson - Dominee
- David S. Lee - Bertie
- Gérard Rudolf - Jan Mol
Screenplay
Music: Sue Grealy
Editing: Avril Beukes
Production: Distant Horizon
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af
Keywords
afrikaans
More Films by Director: Katinka Heyns
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paljas about?
- Follows the deterioration of an Afrikaner family isolated and shunned in the small community of Toorwater. Nothing seems to happen. Then a circus train loses its way and comes to rest in Toorwater, and a mysterious clown brings fresh magic to the stagnating family, but he also poses a threat to the rest of the community.
- Who directed Paljas?
- Paljas was directed by Katinka Heyns.
- Who stars in Paljas?
- Paljas stars Marius Weyers, Aletta Bezuidenhout, Liezel van der Merwe, Larry Leyden, Jan Ellis, Ian Roberts.
- How long is Paljas?
- Paljas has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is Paljas?
- Paljas is a Drama film.
- Where was Paljas produced?
- Paljas was produced in South Africa.