Sonja (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1978 · Film

Released in 1978, Sonja is a notable film directed by Daan Retief, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The CONSTANTIA FILMS movie SONJA is a romantic drama produced in 1971 by Bill Troskie, with Daan Retief as director and scriptwriter. It tells the story of Sonja’s (played by Petru Wessels) husband, Chris (Hans Strydom), who is obsessed with having children to carry the proud De La Rey family name. His wife realises that, due to circumstances, Chris will not be able to father a child. To solve the dilemma, she gets pregnant through a friend, Martin (Will Roberts). Sonja’s best friend, Nicolente (Elma Potgieter), a paraplegic who is in love with Chris, uncovers the secret. She threatens to tell Chris that the child is not his – unless Sonja asks for a divorce and leaves Chris.
Who’s in it. Sonja stars Petru Wessels as Sonja, Hans Strydom as Chris, Elma Potgieter as Nicolente and Zack du Plessis, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sonja page.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Sonja (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sonja change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sonja?
- Sonja stars Petru Wessels, Hans Strydom, Elma Potgieter, Zack du Plessis and Gert van Tonder.
- When was Sonja released?
- Sonja was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.