The Smell of Apples

Die Reuk van Appels2026

In the white utopia of 1970’s Apartheid South Africa, a young boy’s summer holiday becomes a test of his love for his father.

John Trengove
1h 44m
September 11, 2026 · South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, France

Overview

In the insulated bubble of white Apartheid South Africa, Marnus, a sheltered 11-year old boy accuses the grandson of his family’s domestic worker of steeling his fishing rod. A brutal chain of events is set in motion, shattering the illusion of his family’s wholesome facade.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: September 11, 2026
Original language: English
Countries: South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, France
Production: Maneki Films,Portobello Productions,Quijote Films,BALDR,The Fugard,BALDR Film,Cadence
Cast: Dawian van der Westhuizen,Hilton Pelser,Maude Sandham,Celeste Matthews Wannenburgh,Wian Carstens,Karoline Watson,Inge Beckmann,Courtlin Baron
Director: John Trengove
Writer: Mark Behr,Christopher Ciancimino,John Trengove
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: View on IMDb