Fiela's Child
The acclaimed drama based on Dalene Matthee´s award-winning novel. "Fiela se Kind" (Fiela's Child) is the story of a white foundling boy that is raised by a brown family. But the childs life changes irrevocably when white census officials discover him living across the established borders of society, and he is removed from his foster parents. "This is the moving story about a close family being torn apart by the social convictions of the day. It is the story of a mother´s enduring love and hope to see her taken son again. Fiela is a down to earth woman farmer who does not let anyone step on her. She raised a white castaway child, Benjamin, and teaches him the simple things in life."
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Fiela se Kind
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Release Date: 1988-01-01
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Rating: 8/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Sonneblom Films, Starcorp International Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2811
- Languages: Afrikaans
Cast & Crew
Shaleen Surtie-Richards
as Fiela Komoetie
André Rossouw
as Elias van Rooyen
Lida Botha
as Barta van Rooyen
Dawid Minnaar
as Benjamin Sr
Jan Ellis
as Benjamin Jr.
Marchelle Verwey
as Nina Sr
Annie Malan
as Nina Jr
Limpie Basson
as Kaliel September
Isobella Bosman
as Malie
Goliath Davids
as Selling Komoetie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiela's Child?▼
Fiela's Child is a Drama, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1988-01-01.
Who are the main actors in Fiela's Child?▼
The main cast includes Shaleen Surtie-Richards, André Rossouw, Lida Botha, Dawid Minnaar, Jan Ellis, .
Where can I watch Fiela's Child online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Fiela's Child is available.
Is Fiela's Child based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Fiela's Child?▼
Fiela's Child has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Fiela's Child?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Fiela's Child?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Sonneblom Films, Starcorp International Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Fiela's Child filmed?▼
Fiela's Child was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Fiela's Child?▼
The total runtime of Fiela's Child is 105 minutes.
Is Fiela's Child suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Fiela's Child?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Fiela's Child.
Does Fiela's Child have a post-credit scene?▼
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