The read
Audiences rate it 17 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Metacritic47/100
Audiences rate it 17 points higher than critics do.
22 audience votes
Key crew
- John GreysonDirector
- Jack LewisDirector
- Jack LewisWriter
- John GreysonWriter
Cast
- Rouxnet BrownClaas Blank
- Neil SandilandsRijkhaart Jacobsz
- Shaun SmythVirgil Niven
- Kristen ThomsonKate
- Tessa JubberElize
- Terry NortonBetsy
- Adrienne PearceTinnie
- Robin SmithMunster
- Deon LotzGovener
- Grant SwanbyWiller
- Brett GoldinLourens
- AJ Van der MerweSettler
Stills
Themes
homophobiasouth africalgbtgay theme