Son
Seun
“At thy call we shall not falter, Firm and steadfast we shall stand”
Synopsis
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SEUN - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Deanre Reiners
Paul
Chris de Clerq
Johannes
Elzette Maarschalk
Aletta
Candice Weber
Anna-Marie
Johan Hanekom
Oom Piet
Christine van Reenen
Candice
Ben Bruwer
Old man
Hentie Wiese
Old man 2
Wilna Bruwer
Old woman
Edwin Gagiano
Marius
Janus Prinsloo
Korporaal
Miles Petzer
Soldaat 1
Ignatius Cronje
Soldaat 2
JC Snooke
Ambulaansman 1
Leon Gerber
Ambulaansman 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrell James Roodt
- Original Score
- Ivan Milborrow
- Original Title
- Seun
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Karoo Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell James Roodt
Darrell James Roodt
Ivan Milborrow
William Collinson
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell James Roodt
Writer
Darrell James Roodt
Director
Ivan Milborrow
Original Music Composer
William Collinson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Son includes Deanre Reiners, Chris de Clerq, Elzette Maarschalk, Candice Weber, Johan Hanekom.
When was Son released and how long is it?
Son was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Son was composed by Ivan Milborrow.