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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →My Father's War is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Stian Bam
Dawid Smit
Edwin van der Walt
Benjamin 'Dap' Smit
Erica Wessels
Karina Smit
Fumani Shilubana
Floyd Mabela
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