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The Smell of Apples

20261h 44mJohn Trengove

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"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."

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.

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Based On Novel Or BookRace PoliticsSouth AfricaApartheidDomestic WorkerAccusationShelteredChain Of Events

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What is The Smell of Apples (2026) about?

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.

Who stars in The Smell of Apples?

The Smell of Apples stars Dawian van der Westhuizen (Marnus), Hilton Pelser (Johan), Maude Sandham (Leonor), Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh (Doreen), Wian Carstens (Frikkie). The film was directed by John Trengove.

How long is The Smell of Apples?

The Smell of Apples has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

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