Storyline
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."
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Shaleen Surtie-Richards
Fiela Komoetie
André Rossouw
Elias van Rooyen
Lida Botha
Barta van Rooyen
Dawid Minnaar
Benjamin Sr
Jan Ellis
Benjamin Jr.
Marchelle Verwey
Nina Sr
Annie Malan
Nina Jr
Limpie Basson
Kaliel September
Isobella Bosman
Malie
Goliath Davids
Selling Komoetie
Hermien Dommisse
Miss Weatherbury
Ernst Eloff
Magistrate
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiela's Child was released on January 1, 1988.
The runtime of Fiela's Child is 1h 45m.
Fiela's Child is a Drama, Family movie.
Fiela's Child has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Fiela's Child is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Fiela's Child was directed by Katinka Heyns.
The main cast of Fiela's Child includes Shaleen Surtie-Richards, André Rossouw, Lida Botha.
Fiela's Child is originally in AF.