Road to Your Heart
"Find your true north."
Five days loom before Basson can reach his father's funeral in Cape Town, and he must clear a set of tasks on the way to claim leadership of the family business. He crosses paths with Amory, a free willed artist who offers a different kind of compass. Across South Africa's varied scenery the pair... Read more
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About Road to Your Heart
Five days loom before Basson can reach his father's funeral in Cape Town, and he must clear a set of tasks on the way to claim leadership of the family business. He crosses paths with Amory, a free willed artist who offers a different kind of compass. Across South Africa's varied scenery the pair meets a parade of colorful locals, each encounter sparking humor and moments of ordinary magic. A looming threat appears, turning the trip uneasy and forcing them to rethink their plans. As delays pile up and disappointments follow, they are forced to choose who they become. The road tests their priorities and hints at where love might lead. The film balances nostalgia with a touch of humor.
Directed by Jaco Smit, Road to Your Heart is guided by an original screenplay from Beer Adriaanse, Ivan Botha and DonnaLee Roberts. The film marks a South African road romance built from voices and a love of landscape and music.
Box office details for Road to Your Heart are not publicly disclosed in standard trade tallies, and the film's financial performance remains unclear, though it found audience appeal within its regional release and earned modest attention locally, regionally and globally.
There are no major nominations listed for Road to Your Heart. The film did not receive prominent festival recognition, so its reception rests on regional reviews and audience chatter rather than trophy tallies, with praise for performances and its sense of place. Audience response hints at a loyal regional following.
Critics highlighted a sunny blend of humor and romance set against South Africa's striking scenery, anchored by the chemistry between Basson and Amory. The film probes duty versus desire, personal growth, and the pull of home, offering a breezy yet thoughtful look at adulthood and connection for audiences worldwide too.
Details
- Release Date
- February 14, 2014
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- User Ratings
- 23 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Adventure, Romance
- Country
- South Africa
- Studio
- The Film Factory
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Ivan Botha
Basson Jnr
DonnaLee Roberts
Amory
Wim Beukes
Basie van Rensburg
Marius Weyers
Basson Snr
Jaco Muller
Janis
Johan Botha
Oupa Jan
Solomon Cupido
Pietie van Rensburg
Marcel Van Heerden
Dawn
Boikie Pholo
Thomas Ndlovu
Francois Jacobs
Hendrik van Rensburg
Director: Jaco Smit
Written by: Beer Adriaanse, Ivan Botha, DonnaLee Roberts