Free State (2016)
Jeanette is a beautiful open minded law student. She decided to study while her boyfriend is completing his national military service. They are set to be engaged when he returns. During her summer holiday with her father in the Free State a random act of kindness by an attractive Indian man sparks an unexpected love affair. Despite being warned not to act on these feelings she decides to pursue this relationship. Secret meetings followed, since it was against the law at the time to have an interracial relationship. When their secret comes out, it leads to a very tragic turn of events.
Director: Sallas de Jager
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: April 27, 2016
Cast
- Nicola Breytenbach - Jeanette
- Andrew Govender - Ravi
- Leleti Khumalo - Maria
- Deon Lotz - Gideon Nolte
- Terwadkar Rajiv - Priest & Friend
- Paul Eilers - Maj. Koot van Staden
- Rafiq Jajbhay
- Hemali Juta-Pillay - Chatura
- Suraya-Rose Santos - Anusha
- Nalini Subrayen - Aneesha
Screenplay
Language: Afrikaans, English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free State about?
- Jeanette is a beautiful open minded law student. She decided to study while her boyfriend is completing his national military service. They are set to be engaged when he returns. During her summer holiday with her father in the Free State a random act of kindness by an attractive Indian man sparks an unexpected love affair. Despite being warned not to act on these feelings she decides to pursue this relationship. Secret meetings followed, since it was against the law at the time to have an interracial relationship. When their secret comes out, it leads to a very tragic turn of events.
- Who directed Free State?
- Free State was directed by Sallas de Jager.
- Who stars in Free State?
- Free State stars Nicola Breytenbach, Andrew Govender, Leleti Khumalo, Deon Lotz, Terwadkar Rajiv, Paul Eilers.
- How long is Free State?
- Free State has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Free State?
- Free State is a Drama, Family, Romance film.