Shepherds and Butchers

Shepherds and Butchers

(2017)

In a small South African town during the late 1980s, “Shepherds and Butchers” intricately interweaves the lives of two men from vastly different worlds, revealing the harsh realities of apartheid and moral dilemmas in a society divided. At the center of this gripping drama is Elias, a humble shepherd who has dedicated his life to raising livestock and living off the land. He embodies the spirit of resilience and connection to nature, nurturing a dream of peace and unity for his family and community amidst the chaos that surrounds them.

Contrasting Elias is Andrew, a skilled butcher who is caught in the web of a violent past. Once a celebrated figure in the bustling town market, Andrew’s life spirals downward after a tragic incident shakes his faith in humanity. The death of a young activist—who was also his childhood friend—leads him on a downward spiral of guilt, forcing him to confront the darker side of his existence and the societal expectations that weigh heavily on him. As he grapples with his involvement in the politics of slaughter—both literal and metaphorical—Andrew becomes increasingly estranged from his family, his friends, and himself.

As tensions reach a boiling point in the community, a fateful encounter forces these two men together. An unexpected alliance forms between Elias and Andrew, igniting a transformative journey filled with unexpected friendship, sacrifice, and the quest for redemption. With external pressures mounting, from police violence to the demands of a regime that seeks to perpetuate the divide, the two must navigate their own prejudices and fears to seek justice for the injustices they’ve endured.

Shepherds and Butchers explores the timeless themes of humanity and compassion, questioning the price of survival and the morality of one’s choices in an oppressive society. Each episode unveils layers of their histories, shifting perspectives on love, loss, and the struggle for dignity as the characters chase not only their own paths to redemption but also a vision of hope for a future where shepherds and butchers can walk side by side. Gritty, emotional, and thought-provoking, this series reveals the power of storytelling in confronting the legacy of pain and illuminating the possibility of reconciliation.

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Rating

MovieScout Rating 58

Genres

South African,Drama Movies,Movies Based on Books,Courtroom Movies,Social Issue Dramas

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Age rating

R

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Director

Oliver Schmitz

Cast

Steve Coogan
Andrea Riseborough
Garion Dowds
Marcel Van Heerden
Deon Lotz
Eduan van Jaarsveldt
Lauren Steyn

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