Semi-Soet (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Semi-Soet is a 2012 romantic film directed by Joshua Rous, starring Anel Alexander as Jaci van Jaarsveld, Nico Panagio and Louw Venter. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Joshua Rous
- Genre
- Romance
- Original language
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Afrikaans - Studio
- Scramble Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Semi-Soet About?
The premise of Semi-Soet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A half‑truth, a half‑lie, a whole mess. To stop a corporate takeover, an ambitious businesswoman enlists a charming stranger to pose as her fiancé, hoping the ruse will win over a traditional, family‑run wine estate and seal a lucrative contract. The scheme spirals into comedic complications as love and loyalty are tested.
Semi-Soet Cast & Characters
Anel Alexander leads the cast as Jaci van Jaarsveld, with Nico Panagio as JP Basson and Louw Venter as Hertjie Greyling. Directed by Joshua Rous; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joshua Rous
- Anel Alexander as Jaci van Jaarsveld
- Nico Panagio as JP Basson
- Louw Venter as Hertjie Greyling
- Paul du Toit as Markus Rossouw
Also Starring in Semi-Soet
· 11 more- Diaan Lawrenson Chadrie Snyman
- Leandie du Randt Girl in Bar
- Jody Abrahams Fernando
- Louis Minnaar Andries De Villiers
- Corine du Toit Denise Marais
- Jakkie Groenewald Swanepoel
- Sandra Vaughn Karla Jordaan
- Zetske van Pletzen Model
- Carine Rous Susan
- Wikus du Toit Josie
- Leoni Venter-Roux Girl in Bar
More from Joshua Rous
More films directed by Joshua Rous: Semi-Soeter and Discreet.
Semi-Soet Plot Summary
What happens in Semi-Soet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Workaholic Jaci van Jaarsveld Anel Alexander runs Mojo, a high-powered advertising agency, and will do whatever it takes to stop Amalgamated Media from swallowing the company. Amalgamated Media is a ruthless corporate giant led by JP Basson Nico Panagio, known in business circles as the “Jackal” for his brutal tactics.
Her only hope to safeguard Mojo is landing a valuable contract with Vrede en Lust, a Cape wine estate eager to break into the international market. But the winegrower’s demand is strict: the marketer must align with the family ideals of his business, which means entering into a stable romantic relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Semi-Soet, scene by scene
Semi-Soet Box Office
Semi-Soet grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
Semi-Soet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Semi-Soet.
How Well Do You Know Semi-Soet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the high-powered advertising agency run by Jaci van Jaarsveld?
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Semi-Soet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Semi-Soet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Semi-Soet?
Semi-Soet runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Semi-Soet released?
Semi-Soet was released on February 17, 2012.
Who directed Semi-Soet?
Semi-Soet was directed by Joshua Rous.
More films by Joshua Rous Who is in the cast of Semi-Soet?
Semi-Soet stars Anel Alexander as Jaci van Jaarsveld, Nico Panagio as JP Basson and Louw Venter as Hertjie Greyling, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Semi-Soet make at the box office?
Semi-Soet grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Does Semi-Soet have a post-credit scene?
No. Semi-Soet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Semi-Soet in?
The original language of Semi-Soet is Afrikaans.
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