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Liefling (2010)

Movie ★ 6.8 113 min

Romance Drama Music

The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.

Brian Webber Director Nike Holm Director Johan Heystek Director Erik Holm Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 19, 2010
Runtime
113 min
Box office
$1.9M
IMDb
tt1808262
Studio
Hartiwood Films

Themes

Cast

Lika Berning Lika Berning Liefling Marais Bobby van Jaarsveld Bobby van Jaarsveld Jan Ferreira Sonja Herholdt Linda Marais Alwyn Swart Simon Marais Paul du Toit Paul du Toit Kobus Marais Rouel Beukes Karel Benade Jaco Muller Jaco Muller Doepie Monique Nortje Sasha Kevin Leo Lucci Elize Cawood Elize Cawood Elsa Ferreira Willem Botha Gerrit Gert Wolmarans Pieter Marlee van der Merwe Marlee van der Merwe Melanie van Staden Sylvaine Strike Sylvaine Strike Katryn van Staden Anna Davel Anna van der Merwe Kurt Darren Kurt Darren John Reyneke Louise Moodie Jesse Porteus Xandau Thinus

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Frequently asked questions

What is Liefling about?
The name of the film, Liefling, says it all. This is a love story that's been told by using evergreen Afrikaans songs from the 70's up to the latest hits of today. This musical is mainly about the life of Liefling Marais, a girl with a passion for life, who loves adventure. Liefling lives on a farm with her father Simon, mother Linda, grandfather Karel, brother Kobus and house keeper Katy. Simon is a professor at the university where we meet the 3 friends, Jan, Pieter and Gert in one of his classes. They also live in Hartbeespoort Jan lives with his grandmother Elsa Ferreira. The story starts during the December holidays. A spoilt rich girl, Melanie von Staden has one thing in mind and that is to reel in heart throb Jan Ferreira who has his eye set on Liefling. Fate unexpectedly brings lovers, friends and so called enemies together. This is a love story full of tears and laughter, song and dance.
Who directed Liefling?
Liefling was directed by Brian Webber, Nike Holm, Johan Heystek, Erik Holm.
Who stars in Liefling?
Liefling stars Lika Berning, Bobby van Jaarsveld, Sonja Herholdt, Alwyn Swart.
When was Liefling released?
Liefling is a 2010 romance, drama, music film.
Where can I watch Liefling?
You can watch Liefling with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.