My Father's War
“The truth will set you free”
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In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he meets his father as a young man, when he was a member of the Special Forces. As they go through combat together, the son gets to know his father in a way he never has, giving him insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of lifelong feelings of abandonment, resentment and anger. This leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation, which drives home the underlying message of this film restoring the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers.
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Stream My Father's War online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and war movie originally produced in English and released in 2016, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About My Father's War
“The truth will set you free”
In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he meets his father as a young man, when he was a member of the Special Forces. As they go through combat together, the son gets to know his father in a way he never has, giving him insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of lifelong feelings of abandonment, resentment and anger. This leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation, which drives home the underlying message of this film restoring the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers. Running 103 minutes.
My Father's War Cast and Characters
The cast features Stian Bam (as Dawid Smit), Edwin van der Walt (as Benjamin 'Dap' Smit), Erica Wessels (as Karina Smit), and Fumani Shilubana (as Floyd Mabela). Their performances are a major reason My Father's War has built such a passionate audience.
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My Father's War flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is My Father's War?
My Father's War runs for 103 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is My Father's War good? What's the rating?
My Father's War holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of My Father's War?
The main cast includes Stian Bam, Edwin van der Walt, Erica Wessels, and Fumani Shilubana.
Is My Father's War available in English?
Yes — My Father's War was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was My Father's War released?
My Father's War was released in 2016.
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What is My Father's War about?
My Father's War is a Drama/War English-language film. In this unique and riveting film, a troubled man has a series of dreams in which he finds himself thrown back to a time before his birth, into the Angolan Border War, as a combat soldier. There he meets his father as a young man, when he was a member of the Special Forces. As they go through combat together, the son gets to know his father in a way he never has, giving him insight and compassion, and he is able to let go of lifelong feelings of abandonment, resentment and anger. This leads to forgiveness and a real-life reconciliation, which drives home the underlying message of this film restoring the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers.
When was My Father's War released?
My Father's War was released on August 5, 2016. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. The film was produced by Sterkinekor Entertainment.
Who stars in My Father's War?
My Father's War stars Stian Bam, Edwin van der Walt, Erica Wessels and Fumani Shilubana. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is My Father's War available in HD?
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