Son

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The contrasting lives of Len and his father, Son, highlight generational and ideological divides. While Son, a strict octogenarian, clings to his puritanical values, Len, a recently divorced man in his 40s, seeks pleasure and adventure. Their shared talent for storytelling becomes a bridge as Len delves into his father's World War Two experiences, uncovering the haunting realities of the past that resonate with the challenges of contemporary South Africa, revealing deeper connections between their seemingly disparate lives.