Tells the story of a 1966 railway community, told through the eyes of an eleven year old boy, called Timus.
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Cast
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Paul Loots | ... |
Timus Rademan
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John-Henry Opperman | ... |
Joon
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| Deon Lotz | ... |
Abram Rademan
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Rika Sennett | ... |
Ada Rademan
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Andrew Thompson | ... |
Hein
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Lida Botha | ... |
Ouma Makkie
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Beáte Opperman | ... |
Rykie Rademan
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Eddie de Jager | ... |
Braam Rademan
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Desiré Gardner | ... |
Erika Rademan
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Petru Wessels | ... |
Tant Rosie
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Kholeka Dakada | ... |
Gladys
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Kate Thumbiran | ... |
Goolshan
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Paul Lückhoff | ... |
Harry Gouws
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Isabella Mostert | ... |
Marie Gouws
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Andea de Jager | ... |
Melinda Gouws
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Amber-Lynne Beukes | ... |
June Gouws
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Neil-Bennett Grib | ... |
Vic
(as Neil Bennett)
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Ivan Botha | ... |
Salmon
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Altus Theart | ... |
Zane
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Paul Eilers | ... |
Minister
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Directed by
| Paul Eilers | ||
Written by
| Piet de Jager | ... | (screenplay) |
| Salmon de Jager | ... | (screenplay) |
| Jan van Tonder | ... | (novel) |
| Jan van Tonder | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Danie Bester | ... | producer |
| Piet de Jager | ... | executive producer |
| Salmon de Jager | ... | producer |
| Lucia Meyer-Marais | ... | line producer (as Lucia Meyer) |
Music by
| Dawie de Jager | ... | music composer |
Cinematography by
| Tom Marais | ||
Editing by
| C.A. van Aswegen | ||
Editorial Department
| Maritza Boucher | ... | assistant editor |
| Jordan Koen | ... | assistant editor |
| C.A. van Aswegen | ... | colorist / on-line editor |
Casting By
| Lelia Etsebeth | ||
Production Design by
| Waldemar Coetsee | ||
Costume Design by
| Marle Drotsky | ||
Makeup Department
| Julia Rubinstein | ... | key makeup artist |
| Orly Shapiro | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Lauren Smit | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ruan Crane | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Werner Grobbelaar | ... | second assistant director |
| Jozua Malherbe | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Sonya Bester | ... | art assistant |
| Francois Coetzee | ... | property master |
| Daniel Krenzer | ... | set dresser |
| Witness Mashiri | ... | assistant set dresser |
Sound Department
| Chris Allsopp | ... | sound recordist |
| Lucky Mkontwana | ... | boom operator |
| Anna Pankova | ... | dialogue editor |
| Basiami Segola | ... | sound designer |
Special Effects by
| Gerhard van der Heever | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Quinn Lubbe | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Clint Booysen | ... | best boy grip |
| Jaun de Jager | ... | spark |
| J.P. du Preez | ... | gaffer |
| Tom Marais | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Drikus van der Merwe | ... | focus puller |
| Justin Van Zyl | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Liza Bernard | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Saskia Derksen | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Andea de Jager | ... | production accountant |
| Louis Gagiano | ... | production assistant |
| James Mokangkang | ... | production runner |
| Maryke Piketh | ... | production coordinator |
| Susan Wiehan | ... | child minder |
Production Companies
- Bosbok Ses Films (in co-production with)
- The Film Factory
Distributors
- Ster-Kinekor Pictures (2011) (South Africa) (theatrical)
- D Street Releasing (2011) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Fix Post Production (post-production facilities)
- Media Film Service (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on Jan von Tonder's novel of the same title, the story of a 1966 railway community is told through the eyes of an 11-year-old boy called Timus. He and his family are trapped within the structural violence caused in tandem by the government and the church. An unlikely hero, Joon, often appears to save Timus, who sees these acts of kindness as miracles. Timus tells the story of Joon and also his own coming-of-age and loss of innocence, and goes on to save his own community by the end. This story with unforgettable characters and combines the magical world of childhood beautifully with the realistic world we live in. Written by Salmon de Jager |
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Box Office
| Budget | ZAR4,200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the scene where the Roepman wakes up one of the locomotive drivers, he is handed back a book through the window. The man handing him the book is in fact the author of the novel Roepman, Jan van Tonder. See more » |