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Vir Altyd

  • 20162016
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
436
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Vir Altyd (2016)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Childhood friends Nina and Hugo chose different paths in life. Years later, Hugo returns to his hometown and discovers that Nina is getting married the next day. Events on the wedding day th... Read allChildhood friends Nina and Hugo chose different paths in life. Years later, Hugo returns to his hometown and discovers that Nina is getting married the next day. Events on the wedding day throw them back together and they embark on a new adventure.Childhood friends Nina and Hugo chose different paths in life. Years later, Hugo returns to his hometown and discovers that Nina is getting married the next day. Events on the wedding day throw them back together and they embark on a new adventure.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
436
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  • Director
    • Jaco Smit
  • Writers
    • Ivan Botha
    • DonnaLee Roberts
  • Stars
    • Ivan Botha
    • DonnaLee Roberts
    • Elize Cawood
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  • Director
    • Jaco Smit
  • Writers
    • Ivan Botha
    • DonnaLee Roberts
  • Stars
    • Ivan Botha
    • DonnaLee Roberts
    • Elize Cawood
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    • 2User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Ivan Botha and DonnaLee Roberts in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Ivan Botha and DonnaLee Roberts in Vir Altyd (2016)
    DonnaLee Roberts in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Ivan Botha and DonnaLee Roberts in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Illse Roos and Dirk Stoltz in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Elize Cawood in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Vir Altyd (2016)
    Wilson Dunster and Ivan Botha in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Dirk Stoltz in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Ivan Botha and DonnaLee Roberts in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Dirk Stoltz in Vir Altyd (2016)
    Illse Roos in Vir Altyd (2016)

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    Ivan Botha
    • Hugo
    DonnaLee Roberts
    DonnaLee Roberts
    • Nina
    Elize Cawood
    • Ouma Betsie van Zyl
    Wilson Dunster
    • Oupa Paul van Zyl
    Illse Roos
    • Marietjie Botha
    Dirk Stoltz
    • Ben Botha
    Hélène Truter
    • Ronel
    André Stolz
    • Dominee Willem
    Deirdre Wolhuter
    • Christellle
    Andre Jacobs
    Andre Jacobs
    • Johan
    • (as André Jacobs)
    Sans Moonsamy
    • Sylvan
    Geon Nel
    • Gert
    Laré Birk
    Laré Birk
    • Michelle
    Stiaan Smith
    • Retief
    Nicky de Kock
    • Jong Nina
    Caylem Else
    • Jong Hugo
    Beer Adriaanse
    • Trou sanger
    Kelsey Egan
    Kelsey Egan
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      • Jaco Smit
    • Writers
      • Ivan Botha
      • DonnaLee Roberts
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      Ivan Botha and Donnalee Roberts previously starred together in Pad na jou Hart in 2014

    User reviews2

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    Top review
    8/10
    Wonderful journey of discovery.
    'Vir Altyd' is as funny as it is dramatic, and the genres blend together perfectly. There's a wonderful chemistry between the two leads (Ivan Botha & DonnaLee Roberts). I knew from the start it was a romance waiting to happen, but the journey getting there was exciting, interesting and heartfelt. I expected cliched schmultz, but this was refreshingly different.

    A film of this genre can so easily be predictable, but the film follows a unique path of discovery that make it stand out from the crowd. It takes us on a beautiful journey of love between young AND old couples, excellently portrayed by a stellar cast. Elize Cawood is fabulous as always. I just love her in a film. Thanks to a great choice of music, the film had a very non-South African feel to it. And it was also wonderful to see a South African film untouched by politics.

    The cinematography and photography are awesome. The subtle back flashes add significantly to the mood and feel of the film, and of reminisce. There's so much to learn from the film with its deeper underlying theme. It tells a much greater story than meets the eye, and teaches us to enjoy the trivial things in life, too, and appreciate and value every moment.

    'Vir Altyd' is fantastic in every sense of the word, and on every level. This was a special treat. It is easy to see why this is the most successful Afrikaans film ever made.
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    • Feb 6, 2019

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 2016 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • Afrikaans
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Luna de miel por sorpresa
    • Filming locations
      • Mauritius
    • Production company
      • The Film Factory
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      • $1,039,197
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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