Fiela's Child (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, Fiela's Child is a drama and family film directed by Brett Michael Innes, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Fiela Komoetie, a coloured woman living in the arid Karoo, finds a lost white child on her doorstep and takes him in, raising him as her own. Nine years later, Benjamin Komoetie is removed and forced to live in the Knysna Forest with Elias and Barta Van Rooyen, a family of woodcutters who claim that he is theirs. Separated by law and geography, they spend the next decade trying to find each other while simultaneously coming to terms with their individual identities.
Who’s in it. Fiela's Child stars Zenobia Kloppers, Melissa Willering, Cindy Swanepoel as Barta van Rooyen and Drikus Volschenk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Fiela's Child sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fiela's Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fiela's Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fiela's Child (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fiela's Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fiela's Child worth watching?
- Fiela's Child holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fiela's Child?
- Fiela's Child stars Zenobia Kloppers, Melissa Willering, Cindy Swanepoel, Drikus Volschenk and Stefan Erasmus.
- When was Fiela's Child released?
- Fiela's Child was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.