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Fiela's Child

1988Movie1 h 45 min

DramaFamily
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–80%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about family and history, with standout performances and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

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."

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Family Drama
  • Apartheid-Era Social Commentary
  • Identity and Belonging
  • Maternal Love and Resilience
  • Historical South African Cinema
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Cultural Displacement
  • Powerful Ensemble Acting

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Katinka Heyns
Written by
Dalene Matthee
Produced by
Edgar Bold
Music by
Johnny Boshoff

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Facts

January 1, 1988 · 1 h 45 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
January 1, 1988
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Afrikaans
Made in
South Africa
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream Fiela's Child?

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In the United States, Fiela's Child streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Fiela's Child worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Fiela's Child okay for kids?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Fiela's Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Fiela's Child in English?

Afrikaans

No, it was made in Afrikaans.