Fiela's Child
Original title: Fiela se Kind
Overview
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."
Top-billed cast
- GGoliath Davids
- EErnst Eloff
- DDawid Minnaar
- IIsobella Bosman
- HHermien Dommisse
- FFlip Theron
- KKamalie Kamalodien
- AAlex Heyns
- LLimpie Basson
- LLida Botha
Crew
- Director
- Katinka Heyns
- Writer
- Dalene Matthee
- Producer
- Edgar Bold
- Production
- Sonneblom Films, Starcorp International Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Fiela's Child rated?
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Who directed Fiela's Child?
Fiela's Child was directed by Katinka Heyns.
When was Fiela's Child released?
Fiela's Child was released in 1988.
