The Endless River
Synopsis
A young waitress welcomes her husband home to the small South African town of Riviersonderend (Endless River) after his four-year jail sentence. At first it appears their plans for a new life together are finally being realized. But when the family of a foreigner living on a nearby farm is brutally murdered, the young woman and the grieving widower begin gravitating towards each other. Trapped in a cycle of violence and bloodshed, the two form an unlikely bond seeking to transcend their mutual anger, pain and loneliness.
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Nicolas Duvauchelle
Gilles Esteve
Crystal-Donna Roberts
Tiny Solomons
Clayton Evertson
Percy Solomons
Denise Newman
Mona
Darren Kelfkens
Capt. Groenewald
Carel Nel
Dannie Greyston
Katia Lekarski
Anne Esteve
Shelton Salie
Tertian
Trudy van Rooy
Lawna
Charlton George
Jimmy
Nomasanto Tshabalala
Primrose
Octavia Meissenheimer
Lesahe
Zenobia Kloppers
Teller
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Hermanus
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Hermanus
- Original Score
- Braam du Toit
- Original Title
- The Endless River
- Country of Origin
- France, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Moonlighting Films, Swift Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hermanus
Oliver Hermanus
Braam du Toit
Chris Lotz
George Hanmer
Toni Breiss, Olivier Mortagne, Marvin Saven, Katinka Schumann-Bester, Genevieve Hofmeyr
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Hermanus
Director
Oliver Hermanus
Writer
Reza Levy
Costume Design
Marvin Saven
Producer
Chris Lotz
Director of Photography
Genevieve Hofmeyr
Producer
Franz Lewis
Production Design
Didier Costet
Producer
George Hanmer
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Endless River
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What is The Endless River about?
A young waitress welcomes her husband home to the small South African town of Riviersonderend (Endless River) after his four-year jail sentence. At first it appears their plans for a new life together are finally being realized. But when the family of a foreigner living on a nearby farm is brutally murdered, the young woman and the grieving widower begin gravitating towards each other. Trapped in a cycle of violence and bloodshed, the two form an unlikely bond seeking to transcend their mutual anger, pain and loneliness.
Who directed The Endless River?
The Endless River was directed by Oliver Hermanus.
Who stars in The Endless River?
The principal cast of The Endless River includes Nicolas Duvauchelle, Crystal-Donna Roberts, Clayton Evertson, Denise Newman, Darren Kelfkens.
When was The Endless River released and how long is it?
The Endless River was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Endless River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Endless River was composed by Braam du Toit.