Free State
Synopsis
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.
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Free State Official Trailer (2016)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-14
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- Director
- Sallas de Jager
- Screenplay & Story
- Sallas de Jager
- Original Title
- Free State
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
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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?
The principal cast of Free State includes Nicola Breytenbach, Andrew Govender, Leleti Khumalo, Deon Lotz, Terwadkar Rajiv.
When was Free State released and how long is it?
Free State was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.