Overview
During the Boer War in South Africa, upon hearing that the British are planning a scorched earth policy, a respected Boer officer, who's also a loving father and husband, decides to go home and protect his wife and family instead of participating further in the war. The decision leads to a treason trial for him and his sons.
Director and cast
- Paul Eilers Director
- Gys de Villiers as Kommandant van Aswegen
- Vilje Maritz as CJ van Aswegen
- Andrew Thompson as Henry Ahrens
- Jacques Bessenger as Robert Machlachlan
- Johan Baird as Gert Coetsee
- Stian Bam as Gerrie Jacobs
- Ivan Zimmermann as Pearson
- Rika Sennett as Gerda
- Beate Olwagen as Martha
- Hannah Borthwick as Alet Ahrens
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