Son (2015)

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

Son (2015) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ivan Milborrow
Cinematography: William Collinson
Production: Karoo Film Company
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming of age, war injury

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Son about?
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?
Who directed Son?
Son was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in Son?
Son stars Deanre Reiners, Chris de Clerq, Elzette Maarschalk, Candice Weber, Johan Hanekom, Christine van Reenen.
How long is Son?
Son has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Son?
Son is a Drama film.
Where was Son produced?
Son was produced in South Africa.
What are the themes of Son?
The themes of Son include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.