The Lullaby
Synopsis
Returning to her home town, overwhelmed by the birth of her firstborn, nineteen-year-old Chloe van Heerden tries to come to terms with motherhood. Despite the support from her own mother, Chloe struggles with the demands of caring for a newborn child. The incessant crying of her baby, the growing sense of guilt and paranoia send her into a dark depression. With a heightened urge to protect her son, she sees danger everywhere.
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The Lullaby International Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-17
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Reine Swart
Chloe van Heerden
Deanre Reiners
Adam Hess
Thandi Puren
Ruby van Heerden
Brandon Auret
Dr. Timothy Reed
Dorothy Ann Gould
Midwife
Shayla-Rae McFarlane
Young Chloe
Eckardt Spies
Baby Liam
Amjoné Spies
Baby Liam
Samuel Frauenstein
Truck driver
Briony Horwitz
Nurse 1
Anne-Marie Ellis
Nurse 2
Lara de Villiers
Boer mother
Dayna McFarlane
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Darrell James Roodt
- Screenplay & Story
- Tarryn-Tanille Prinsloo
- Original Score
- Alun Richards
- Original Title
- The Lullaby
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Darrell James Roodt
Tarryn-Tanille Prinsloo
Alun Richards
Justus de Jager
Leon Gerber
Samuel Frauenstein, Andre Frauenstein Snr
Department Leadership Roster
Darrell James Roodt
Director
Tarryn-Tanille Prinsloo
Writer
Justus de Jager
Director of Photography
Leon Gerber
Editor
Alun Richards
Original Music Composer
Luarnae Roos
Production Design
Samuel Frauenstein
Producer
Andre Frauenstein Snr
Producer
Arthur Crewe
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lullaby
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What is The Lullaby about?
Returning to her home town, overwhelmed by the birth of her firstborn, nineteen-year-old Chloe van Heerden tries to come to terms with motherhood. Despite the support from her own mother, Chloe struggles with the demands of caring for a newborn child. The incessant crying of her baby, the growing sense of guilt and paranoia send her into a dark depression. With a heightened urge to protect her son, she sees danger everywhere.
Who directed The Lullaby?
The Lullaby was directed by Darrell James Roodt.
Who stars in The Lullaby?
The principal cast of The Lullaby includes Reine Swart, Deanre Reiners, Thandi Puren, Brandon Auret, Dorothy Ann Gould.
When was The Lullaby released and how long is it?
The Lullaby was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lullaby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lullaby was composed by Alun Richards.