Circles in a Forest (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1989, Circles in a Forest is a drama and romance film directed by Regardt van den Bergh, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Saul Barnard grew up in a family of woodcutters. The woodcutters are scared of the elephants in the forest, but there's one elephant that never seems to threaten Saul. Tired of being exploited by wood buyers, Saul takes a stand and his father chases him away. He goes to work on the wood buyer MacDonald's wood yard, where he gets to know MacDonald's daughter, Kate, and falls in love with her. After a few years he leaves MacDonald and joins the first prospectors in the forest, searching for gold. Millwood becomes a small town with hotels and bars and houses. Kate appears again.
Who’s in it. Circles in a Forest stars Arnold Vosloo as Saul Barnard, Ian Bannen as MacDonald, Judi Trott as Kate MacDonald and Brion James as Mr. Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Circles in a Forest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circles in a Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circles in a Forest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circles in a Forest (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Circles in a Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Circles in a Forest worth watching?
- Circles in a Forest holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Circles in a Forest?
- Circles in a Forest stars Arnold Vosloo, Ian Bannen, Judi Trott, Brion James and Joe Stewardson.
- When was Circles in a Forest released?
- Circles in a Forest was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.