This was kind of a waste of time and the movie was too long for the story it told. It is about an ultra-religious farming family whose son is probably secretly gay, although never stated as such, it is hinted at. Somehow (never clearly explained) they take in a troubled teen who also works the streets for gay clients. The movie really goes nowhere. The main star is the son and near the end of the movie he just runs away without any explanation and he isn't seen again. The movie has no real ending. Gay themes aren't really discussed and the movie really didn't have enough of a story, it went lo…
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The Harvesters
Overview
South Africa, Free State region, isolated stronghold to the Afrikaans white ethnic minority culture. In this conservative farming territory obsessed with strength and masculinity, Janno is different, secretive, emotionally frail. One day his mother, fiercely religious, brings home Pieter, a hardened street orphan she wants to save, and asks Janno to make this stranger into his brother. The two boys start a fight for power, heritage and parental love.
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Release date
23/08/2018
Votes
48
Popularity
1.5
Brent Vermeulen
Janno
Alex van Dyk
Pieter
Juliana Venter
Marie
Morné Visser
Jan
Danny Keogh
Oupa
Erica Wessels
Anel
Benré Labuschagne
Hennie
Roxanna Kerdachi
Little sister
Biané Hattingh
Little sister
Barné Hattingh
Little sister
Mpume Mthombeni
Alina
Louis Minnaar
Tienus
Jakkie Groenewald
Older Afrikaans man
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