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Place Under the Sun (1979)

Original title: Plekkie in die Son

1979-01-01 · 1h 29m · AF
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A dreaded sickness destroys Karen Viljoen life as rich man's wife. She is diagnosed as leprous. While Karen is in the Westford hospital with her sickness, her husband Otto finds solace with his secretary. To top it all Karen's son is taken away from her. Her doctor, Tertius Louw, intervenes just in time.

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William FaureDirector

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Jana CilliersJana CilliersKaren ViljoenRegardt van den BerghRegardt van den BerghDr. Tertius LouwEckard RabeEckard RabeOtto ViljoenTobie CronjeTobie CronjePiet FieksMagda BeukesMagda BeukesDr. Sandra HoughElma PotgieterElma PotgieterMaxieRina NienaberRina NienaberRina NienaberHermien DommisseHermien DommisseMrs. ViljoenJan BruynsJan BruynsOom JanAnnelisa WeilandAnnelisa WeilandBettieP.W. MaraisP.W. MaraisMr. MaraisSann de LangeSann de LangeMrs. Marais

Keywords

IllnessTrue loveRejectionStigma

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityIllness · True Love · RejectionMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Place Under the Sun about?

A dreaded sickness destroys Karen Viljoen life as rich man's wife. She is diagnosed as leprous. While Karen is in the Westford hospital with her sickness, her husband Otto finds solace with his secretary. To top it all Karen's son is taken away from her. Her doctor, Tertius Louw, intervenes just in time.

How long is Place Under the Sun?

Place Under the Sun has a runtime of 89 minutes.