
Proteus
Drama · History · Romance
Overview
An exquisite period piece that skillfully explores the intersections of sex, race and politics takes place in 18th century South Africa, telling the passionate (true) story of two men caught in an unjust system rife with racism, homophobia and cruelty.
Top Cast


Rouxnet Brown
Rouxnet Brown
Claas Blank
Rouxnet Brown
Claas Blank


Neil Sandilands
Neil Sandilands
Rijkhaart Jacobsz
Neil Sandilands
Rijkhaart Jacobsz


Shaun Smyth
Shaun Smyth
Virgil Niven
Shaun Smyth
Virgil Niven
Kristen Thomson
Kristen Thomson
Kate
Kristen Thomson
Kate


Tessa Jubber
Tessa Jubber
Elize
Tessa Jubber
Elize


Terry Norton
Terry Norton
Betsy
Terry Norton
Betsy


Adrienne Pearce
Adrienne Pearce
Tinnie
Adrienne Pearce
Tinnie


Robin Smith
Robin Smith
Munster
Robin Smith
Munster


Deon Lotz
Deon Lotz
Govener
Deon Lotz
Govener


Grant Swanby
Grant Swanby
Willer
Grant Swanby
Willer
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