Sonja (1978)

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The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husband, Chris (Hans Strydom), who is obsessed with having children to carry the proud De La Rey family name. His wife realises that, due to circumstances, Chris will not be able to father a child. To solve the dilemma, she gets pregnant through a friend, Martin (Will Roberts). Sonja’s best friend, Nicolente (Elma Potgieter), a paraplegic who is in love with Chris, uncovers the secret. She threatens to tell Chris that the child is not his – unless Sonja asks for a divorce and leaves Chris.

Director: Daan Retief
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonja about?
The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husband, Chris (Hans Strydom), who is obsessed with having children to carry the proud De La Rey family name. His wife realises that, due to circumstances, Chris will not be able to father a child. To solve the dilemma, she gets pregnant through a friend, Martin (Will Roberts). Sonja’s best friend, Nicolente (Elma Potgieter), a paraplegic who is in love with Chris, uncovers the secret. She threatens to tell Chris that the child is not his – unless Sonja asks for a divorce and leaves Chris.
Who directed Sonja?
Sonja was directed by Daan Retief.
Who stars in Sonja?
Sonja stars Petru Wessels, Hans Strydom, Elma Potgieter, Zack du Plessis, Gert van Tonder, Cobus Robinson.
How long is Sonja?
Sonja has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
Where was Sonja produced?
Sonja was produced in South Africa.