# The Harvesters (2018)

> An emotionally frail Afrikaans farm boy battles a newly adopted rival for belonging, parental love, and the right to define himself.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/358912

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Etienne Kallos
- Cast: Brent Vermeulen, Alex van Dyk, Juliana Venter, Morné Visser, Danny Keogh, Erica Wessels, Benré Labuschagne, Roxanna Kerdachi
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8144850/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: austere, melancholic, oppressive, arthouse film night, serious drama viewing

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