Tess (2016)
Overview
When sex worker Tess falls pregnant, she has to fight to keep her past from swallowing her whole.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | af |
| Popularity | 1.534 |
Directed By
Meg Rickards
Crew
Bert Haitsma
Linda Man
Meg Rickards
Tracey Farren
TOP CAST
Christia Visser
Tess
Brendon Daniels
Merrick
Nse Ikpe-Etim
Madeleine
Dann-Jaques Mouton
Lennie
Lee-Ann Van Rooi
Bonita
Tashanay Daniels
Josie
Quanita Adams
Chantal
Mark Elderkin
Battery Man
Tarynn Wyngaard
Annie
Warrick Grier
Annie's boyfriend
Greg Kriek
Andre, Tess' stepfather
Tuks Tad Lungu
Rugby Jock
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