Free State
2016, English. Directed by Sallas de Jager.
Jeanette is a beautiful open minded law student. She decided to study while her boyfriend is completing his national military service. They are set to be engaged when he returns. During her summer holiday with her father in the Free State a random act of kindness by an attractive Indian man sparks an unexpected love affair. Despite being warned not to act on these feelings she decides to pursue this relationship. Secret meetings followed, since it was against the law at the time to have an interracial relationship. When their secret comes out, it leads to a very tragic turn of events.
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- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- 27 April 2016
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- Sallas de Jager
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Free State runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Free State isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
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If you liked Free State, try The Last Song, Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, Departure.
Who directed Free State?
Free State (2016) was directed by Sallas de Jager and stars Nicola Breytenbach, Andrew Govender, Leleti Khumalo.