Vaselinetjie (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Vaselinetjie is a drama film directed by Corné van Rooyen, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. At the age of 8, Vaselinetjie is taken away by the Welfare and send to the orphanage. It's a strange, hard, dangerous world of rebel children, fierce house mothers,friends, first loves and where she finally finds true self-acceptance.
Who’s in it. Vaselinetjie stars Nicole Bond as Young Vaselinetjie, Marguerite van Eeden as Older Vaselinetjie, Shaleen Surtie-Richards as Grandma Kitta and Royston Stoffels as Grandpa Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Vaselinetjie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vaselinetjie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vaselinetjie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vaselinetjie (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vaselinetjie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vaselinetjie worth watching?
- Vaselinetjie holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vaselinetjie?
- Vaselinetjie stars Nicole Bond, Marguerite van Eeden, Shaleen Surtie-Richards, Royston Stoffels and Ashley Hawla.
- When was Vaselinetjie released?
- Vaselinetjie was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.