Completed - AFRIKAANS, ENGLISH - Epic, Drama - 106 minutes
When twelve-year-old Rachel and her little brother get lost in a snow storm, tragedy strikes and a legend is born. Inspired by a cherished South African folk tale, passed down from generation to generation.
Year of production : 2019 Director(s) : Matthys BOSHOFF Writer(s) : Matthys BOSHOFF, Brett michael INNES Cast : Marius WEYERS, Sandra PRINSLOO, Antoinette LOUW Producer(s) : Johan KRUGER (Brittle Star Entertainment (Pty) Ltd)
An epic frontier western adventure in the tradition of “True Grit”Based on a bestselling novelFollowing the death of their mother and lead by their stoic, heartbroken father, Rachel and Jamie begin an arduous passage west through beautiful but dangerous prairies seeking fortune and a new life during the gold rush of the 1800’s.This epic but treacherous journey can only be made within a short window of time before brutal winter forces stop men and beasts alike. Fate deals the grieving, pioneer family a complicated hand when their ox wagon is damaged and they are taken in by a pious, farm family in the foothills of a mountain, far from their destination. As their father repairs their wagon, a fearsome storm approaches and Rachel and Jamie begin to pack, despite dire warnings from the farmer. Now, with a raging blizzard upon them, the two children find themselves lost in a frozen white-out in search of a missing pet calf. Rachel and Jamie must find shelter and survive the icy darkness while Rachel makes a brave decision that will change their destinies forever.
Country(ies) : SOUTH AFRICA