i know gerrit . he presently live in the u. s. this film be base on event in the life of both gerrit and celeste wolfaardt . it a remarkable story . it inspire me to read cry and beloved country . the film be well produce . the music be beautiful . the story be tell in flashback . you learn the story of a white racist south african ( gerrit ) and a black south african ( moses ) . their life intersect violently . the end be not typical hollywood it unusually realistic and end on a note that encourage you to think about the character and the theme . be sure to watch through the credit you will get to see footage of gerrit in real life .