My Father's War
"The truth will set you free"
Originally released in 2016. My Father's War is a drama/war film. directed by Craig Gardner.
Starring Stian Bam, Edwin van der Walt, and Erica Wessels
Synopsis
In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he meets his father as a young man, when he was a member of the Special Forces. As they go through combat together, the son gets to know his father in a way he never has, giving him insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of lifelong feelings of abandonment, resentment and anger. This leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation, which drives home the underlying message of this film restoring the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sterkinekor Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Father's War about?
In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he ...
Who directed My Father's War?
My Father's War was directed by Craig Gardner.
How long is My Father's War?
My Father's War has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was My Father's War released?
My Father's War was released on August 5, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Father's War?
The main cast of My Father's War includes Stian Bam, Edwin van der Walt, Erica Wessels, Fumani Shilubana.