Son poster

Son

At thy call we shall not falter, Firm and steadfast we shall stand

7.0(3)20151h 28m1

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?

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
Afrikaans
  • coming of age
  • war injury

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

South Africa

Videos

Release dates

  • South AfricaZA

    • Premiere12 Jun 2015
    • Theatrical21 Sept 2015

Frequently asked questions

Son was released on 21 September 2015.

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this