Sonja
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daan Retief
- Original Title
- Sonja
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daan Retief
Bill Troskie
Department Leadership Roster
Daan Retief
Director
Bill Troskie
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sonja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Sonja includes Petru Wessels, Hans Strydom, Elma Potgieter, Zack du Plessis, Gert van Tonder.
When was Sonja released and how long is it?
Sonja was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.