Liewe Lisa (2019)
After Daniel's mistakes are revealed, he abandons the life set out for him and meets Tom, a simple fisherman who helps Daniel to achieve his true potential in life.
Top billed cast
Hendrik CronjeDaniel Cronjé
Zane MeasTom Jooste
Barbara Marie ImmelmanMichelle de Wet
Albert MaritzFrans de Wet
Altus SchreuderDaniel se Pa
Marco SpaumerWillem
Annie van HuyssteenWillem se Ma
Crystal-Donna RobertsLara
Stian BamFrank
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