Faith Like Potatoes

Frank Rautenbach leads a strong cast as Angus Buchan, a Zambian farmer of Scottish heritage, who leaves his farm in the midst of political unrest and travels south with his family to start a better life in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. With nothing more than a caravan on a patch of land and help from his Zulu foreman, Simeon Bhengu, the Buchan family struggles to settle in a new country. Faced with ever-mounting challenges, hardships and personal turmoil, Angus quickly spirals down into a life consumed by anger, fear and destruction. Based on the inspiring true story of Angus Buchan's autobiographical book, Faith Like Potatoes was adapted for the big screen by award winning actor and director, Regardt van der Bergh, and weaves together the moving journey of a man who, like his potatoes, grows his faith, unseen until the harvest. This inspiring true story of a rugged South African farmer, Angus Buchan, is set in the turbulent hills of the KZN Midlands. Angus' manic quest for material success is slowly transformed into a wild love for God and people, as he wrestles with faith, hope, natural disasters and tragic personal loss.

Dove Review

This is a very touching and moving story of one man’s trials and tribulations which try his faith. Angus is a very intense man who fights his own inner demons with his farm in Africa and family until he makes a life changing discovery. He turns his life around when he gives it to God. With new found faith that is challenged by many different circumstances he must believe that the Lord has a plan for him.

We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes question our own faith. This movie may make everyone take a hard look at their own lives and see that changes can be made. This story will have you looking at your own spiritual life in a new light.

Dove awards the “Faith Friendly” Seal to this film. Due to some intense scenes we recommend it for ages 12 and over.

Dove Rating Details

Faith

None

Integrity

Discussions of war and fighting; man punches another; man yelling at other men; discussions of farmers tied up and murdered; woman pushes man; man shoots gun, man with anger issues; runaway fire; woman struck by lightning; farming accident.t

Sex

Married couple kiss.

Language

Bloody-8; All uses of God, Jesus, Jesus Christ are in reverence; Dang it-1; Use of stupid and idiot each once; Hell used as a place.

Violence

Drugs

Talk regarding taking tranquilizers; men drinking beer; man intoxicated.

Nudity

Men with open shirts; man in boxer shorts; woman in tank top.

Other

Faith in God; miracles; death of child.

More Information

Film Information

Genre

Drama

Runtime

113

Rating

N/A

Reviewer

Donna Rolfe

Actors

Candice D'Arcy, Frank Rautenbach, Hamilton Dhlamini, Jeanne Wilhelm, Sean Cameron Michael

Writers

by Angus Buchan

Directors

Regardt van der

Producers

Frans Cronje

Studios

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment