My Father's War
A troubled young man has a series of dreams in which he is a combat soldier in the South African Bush War, where he meets his father at the same age. Getting to know him gives the son insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of life-long feelings of abandonment and anger, which leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation.Plot summaryAdd synopsis
Released: 2016
Country: South Africa
Director: Craig Gardner
Producer: Aquavision TV Productions, Lion Mountain Films
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