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The Smell of Apples

The Smell of Apples

2026•1h 44m•History•Drama
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In the white utopia of 1970’s Apartheid South Africa, a young boy’s summer holiday becomes a test of his love for his father.

In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.

John Trengove · Director

Christopher Ciancimino · Writer

John Trengove · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageAF
Release DateSep 11, 2026

Actors

Dawian van der Westhuizen

Dawian van der Westhuizen

Marnus

Hilton Pelser

Hilton Pelser

Johan

Maude Sandham

Leonor

Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh

Doreen

Wian Carstens

Frikkie

Karoline Watson

Ilse

Inge Beckmann

Inge Beckmann

Karla

Courtlin Baron

Neville

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