Soekie

Soekie

Will Soekie get her father back from The Other Woman, or is the search to great.

1975 · 79 min

Soekie is a family drama which focuses on the destructive effect of an impending divorce on family life. It is based on the book "Die Hele Dorp Weet" [translates to " The Whole Town Knows"] written by Santie Grosskopf.

Directed by Daan Retief · Written by Santie Grosskopf

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