Shooting Star

Apr 22, 2016

1h 32m

★ 0.0

Created With Talent For A Reason

Overview

The gripping true story of musical prodigy Phillip Schuman, a 15-year-old boy whose real-world pain threatens to overshadow the light of his incredible talent as a world renown pianist. A father and son story that promises to touch every viewer, Shooting Star is an inspirational film that highlights the beauty of our God-given talents, while also pointing to the power of forgiveness and healing.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Philo Films

Faith in Motion Productions

Shooting Star Trailers

Cast

Phillip Schuman

Deanre Reiners

Tomas Schuman

Hykie Berg

Maria Schuman

Jana Kruger

Max du Toit

Hannes van Wyk

Dorothy Smith

Ilse Oppelt

Meneer Nortje

Jakkie Groenewald

Klient

Jurgen Hellberg

Meneer Taylor

Dirk Vermeulen

Theobald

Ludwik Van Wyk

Juffrou Bronkhorst

Corine du Toit

Waldo

Hernus Marais

Frikkie

Jacques Peacock

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