
Platteland(2011)
This Afrikaans movie has a plotline straight out of the classic Westerns.
Platteland features a stellar cast of actors and musicians and puts a vibrant new spin on some of the most popular Afrikaans hits of the past few years. It tells the story of Riana van Niekerk who is desperately fighting to save her family's farm from Mike Ferreira. He has his own agenda and is determined to drive Riana from the land and seize her farm. When Dirk Pretorius, a drifter with many secrets of his own, arrives in town, new alliances are formed and love blossoms in unexpected ways.
Movie: Platteland
Top 10 Billed Cast
Riana van Niekerk
Jakes Ferreira (as Jay)
Wian van Niekerk
Louise Ferreira
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