The Smell of Apples

Original title: Die Reuk van Appels

"In the white utopia of 1970’s Apartheid South Africa, a young boy’s summer holiday becomes a test of his love for his father."

2026 104 min IMDb Afrikaans John Trengove

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Overview

In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.

History Drama