Faith Like Potatoes (2006)

Frank Rautenbach leads a strong cast as Angus Buchan, a Zambian farmer of Scottish heritage, who leaves his farm in the midst of political unrest and racially charged land reclaims and ... See full summary »

Director:

Regardt van den Bergh

Writers:

Angus Buchan (book), Regardt van den Bergh (screenplay)

Stars:

Frank Rautenbach, Jeanne Neilson, Hamilton Dlamini

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frank Rautenbach	...	Angus Buchan
Jeanne Neilson	...	Jill Buchan (as Jeanne Wilhelm)
Hamilton Dlamini	...	Simeon Bhengu
Candice D'Arcy	...	Joanne Buchan
Sean Cameron Michael	...	Fergus Buchan
Regardt van den Bergh	...	Reverend
Anton Treurnich	...	Steyn
Morné Theunissen	...	John
Rochelle Buchan	...	Morag
Casper Badenhorst	...	Koos
Matthew Dylan Roberts	...	Percy (as Matthew Roberts)
Christopher Bartels	...	Andrew
Jessica Odendaal	...	Lindi
Jacquie Minnaar	...	Robyn
Joshua Cope	...	Baby Fergi / Baby Jilly

Storyline

Frank Rautenbach leads a strong cast as Angus Buchan, a Zambian farmer of Scottish heritage, who leaves his farm in the midst of political unrest and racially charged land reclaims and travels south with his family to start a better life in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. With nothing more than a caravan on a patch of land, and help from his foreman, Simeon Bhengu, the Buchan family struggle to settle in a new country. Faced with ever mounting challenges, hardships and personal turmoil, Angus quickly spirals down into a life consumed by anger, fear and destruction. Based on the inspiring true story by Angus Buchan the book was adapted for the big screen by Regardt van den Bergh and weaves together the moving life journey of a man who, like his potatoes, grows his faith, unseen until the harvest.

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Plot Keywords:

potato | food | food in title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some thematic material, an accident scene, mild language, and brief smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

South Africa

Language:

English Zulu

Release Date:

27 October 2006 (South Africa)

Also Known As:

Tief verwurzelt

Filming Locations:

South Africa

Box Office

Budget:

ZAR 10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Global Creative Studios

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Angus Buchan: The condition for a miracle is difficulty, however the condition for a great miracle is not difficulty, but impossibility.

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Connections

Followed by God's Farmer (2006)

User Reviews

An excellent movie

What a wonderful, heartwarming movie. The characters are genuine and can be identified with. It is an inspirational story leaving one with hope and faith. It does not matter what hardship you are facing, or how impossible a situation looks, if you have faith you will get through it. This does not mean that there will be no pain, in fact the pain is very real and dealing with it is extremely difficult, but not impossible.Our Father God is great and the message of the movie emphasis es that, without forcing it down anyone's throat. Exceptionally well-done Regardt van den Bergh and your cast. I saw the movie 3 times, and will see it again. May God bless everyone involved with the movie, as well as the real Buchan family. I trust that each and every South African will see this movie. If we can all master Angus Buchan's faith and attitude, we will at last see God's peace in South Africa.