Brett Goldin, Dean Lotz, Jane Rademeyer, Jeroen Kranenburg, Kwanda Malunga ...( see more  see more... ) , Neil Sandilands , Rouxnet Brown , Shaun Smyth , Terry Norton , Tessa Jubber

Based on real events, this drama from filmmaker John Greyson is set in South Africa in 1735 and tells the story of two young men who find themselves caught up in a steamy -- and socially unaccepted --...( read more  read more... ) relationship. Livestock herder Claas Blank (Rouxnet Brown) and Dutch sailor Rijkhaart Jacobsz (Neil Sandilands) carry on an extensive, passionate affair for some time, but are ultimately caught and put to death on sodomy charges.

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Directed by: Jack Lewis, John Greyson

Release Date: June 7, 2004

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DVD Release Date: December 7, 2004

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  • September 13, 2008
    After you get over the serious historical errors (done purposely) you get to have a glimpse on a prison island (where Mandela was imprisoned) where too very different characters start an unexpected and fatal relationship. Based on a true story.

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