
South Africa, Free State region, isolated stronghold to the Afrikaans white ethnic minority culture. In this conservative farming territory obsessed with strength and masculinity, Janno is different, secretive, emotionally frail. One day his fiercely-religious mother brings home Pieter, a hardened street orphan she wants to save, and asks Janno to make this stranger into his brother. The two boys start a fight for power, heritage, and parental love.... (Full plot summary below)
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South Africa, Free State region, isolated stronghold to the Afrikaans white ethnic minority culture. In this conservative farming territory obsessed with strength and masculinity, Janno is different, secretive, emotionally frail. One day his fiercely-religious mother brings home Pieter, a hardened street orphan she wants to save, and asks Janno to make this stranger into his brother. The two boys start a fight for power, heritage, and parental love.
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| Shadows on the WallRich ClineKallos captures this with timeless, expansive visuals, contrasting golden farmlands with densely coloured local villages. |
| New Zealand HeraldGeorge FenwickThe themes of toxic masculinity and societal roles start strong, and lead actor Brent Vermeulen is hypnotically good - but the film's power is slightly diluted by its muddled narrative. |
| User ReviewDale CPretty good film. Brilliantly shot and some great performances by Brent Vermeulen and Alex van Dyk, especially Brent Vermeulen, a bright young talent. |