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18-year-old Adam Coetzee's life takes an unexpected turn when his mother enrols him in the Prinsloo Bush School. Once at the Bush School, Adam quickly discovers that the school's training methods, led by the rigid and militaristic Derek, are unlike anything he's ever experienced.
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18-year-old Adam Coetzee's life takes an unexpected turn when his mother enrols him in the Prinsloo Bush School. Once at the Bush School, Adam quickly discovers that the school's training methods, led by the rigid and militaristic Derek, are unlike anything he's ever experienced.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Winford Collings
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Runtime:107 minutes
Studio:Blended Films
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