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The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husband, Chris (Hans Strydom), who is obsessed with having children to carry the proud De La Rey family name. His wife realises that, due to circumstances, Chris will not be able to father a child. To solve the dilemma, she gets pregnant through a friend, Martin (Will Roberts). Sonja’s best friend, Nicolente (Elma Potgieter), a paraplegic who is in love with Chris, uncovers the secret. She threatens to tell Chris that the child is not his – unless Sonja asks for a divorce and leaves Chris.
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About Sonja
The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husband, Chris (Hans Strydom), who is obsessed with having children to carry the proud De La Rey family name. His wife realises that, due to circumstances, Chris will not be able to father a child. To solve the dilemma, she gets pregnant through a friend, Martin (Will Roberts). Sonja’s best friend, Nicolente (Elma Potgieter), a paraplegic who is in love with Chris, uncovers the secret. She threatens to tell Chris that the child is not his – unless Sonja asks for a divorce and leaves Chris. Running 80 minutes.
Sonja Cast and Characters
The cast features Petru Wessels (as Sonja), Hans Strydom (as Chris), Elma Potgieter (as Nicolente), Zack du Plessis, and Gert van Tonder. Their performances are a major reason Sonja has built such a passionate audience.
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Sonja flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy AF 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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Where can I watch Sonja online for free?
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How long is Sonja?
Sonja runs for 80 minutes (about 1.3 hour).
Is Sonja good? What's the rating?
Sonja holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Sonja?
The main cast includes Petru Wessels, Hans Strydom, Elma Potgieter, and Zack du Plessis, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Sonja available in AF?
Yes — Sonja was originally produced in AF and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Sonja released?
Sonja was released in 1978.
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What is Sonja about?
Sonja is film. The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husband, Chris (Hans Strydom), who is obsessed with having children to carry the proud De La Rey family name. His wife realises that, due to circumstances, Chris will not be able to father a child. To solve the dilemma, she gets pregnant through a friend, Martin (Will Roberts). Sonja’s best friend, Nicolente (Elma Potgieter), a paraplegic who is in love with Chris, uncovers the secret. She threatens to tell Chris that the child is not his – unless Sonja asks for a divorce and leaves Chris.
When was Sonja released?
Sonja was released on January 1, 1978. It has a runtime of 1h 20m.
Who stars in Sonja?
Sonja stars Petru Wessels, Hans Strydom, Elma Potgieter and Zack du Plessis. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Sonja available in HD?
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