Paljas (1998)

7.3/10 • 119 min • Drama

Overview

Follows the deterioration of an Afrikaner family isolated and shunned in the small community of Toorwater. Nothing seems to happen. Then a circus train loses its way and comes to rest in Toorwater, and a mysterious clown brings fresh magic to the stagnating family, but he also poses a threat to the rest of the community.

Cast

Marius Weyers

Hendrik MacDonald

Aletta Bezuidenhout

Katrina MacDonald

Ian Roberts

Frans

David S. Lee

Bertie

Gérard Rudolf

Jan Mol

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