The Smell of Apples
In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.
Cast: Dawian van der Westhuizen, Hilton Pelser, Maude Sandham
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In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- John Trengove
- Cast
- Dawian van der Westhuizen, Hilton Pelser, Maude Sandham, Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh, Wian Carstens, Karoline Watson
- Studio
- BALDR Film, Quijote Films, Portobello Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Afrikaans, English
