Semi-Soeter
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| Directed by | Joshua Rous |
| Screenplay by | Sandra Vaughn Anel Alexander Zandré Coetzer. |
| Produced by | Anel Alexander Zandré Coetzer |
| Starring | Anel Alexander Nico Panagio Sandra Vaughan Louw Venter Diaan Lawrenson Neels van Jaarsveld |
| Cinematography | Tom Marais |
| Edited by | Regardt Botha |
| Music by | Loki Rothman |
Production company | Scramble Productions |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | Afrikaans |
Semi-Soeter is a 2025 Afrikaans-language romantic comedy directed by Joshua Rous and sequel to the 2012 film, Semi-Soet. It stars Anel Alexander as a driven career-woman and Nico Panagio as her husband and businessman. Their idyllic child-free lifestyle is upended when they have to take on the role of pretend parents to a baby boy to land a business deal. The film was released on Netflix on 20 June 2025.[2][3]
The film is dedicated to the late James Alexander, producer of Semi-Soet and husband of Anel Alexander.[4]
Plot
[edit]A married couple, Jaci and JP, that long vowed not to have children, find themselves in a predicament. As part of a new work pitch they have to play the role of the parents to a new-born son.[5][6]
What starts as a simple favor—babysitting Jaci’s nephew—turns into a full-blown act when she and JP pose as parents for a major baby brand pitch. The career-driven couple never planned for kids, but an unexpected pregnancy and a rival’s sabotage add layers of chaos and comedy to their carefully curated life.[7]
Cast
[edit]- Anel Alexander as Jaci van Jaarsveld
- Nico Panagio as JP Basson
- Sandra Vaughn as Karla Jordaan
- Louw Venter as Hertjie Greyling
- Diaan Lawrenson as Chadrie Snyman
- Neels van Jaarsveld as Joubert
- Hélène Truter as Marietjie
References
[edit]- ^ "Semi-Soeter (12)". British Board of Film Classification. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ Vollmer, Bernelee (28 May 2025). WATCH: From 'Semi-Soet' to 'Semi-Soeter': get ready for the sequel to SA's beloved romcom IOL. Retrieved on 18 June 2025
- ^ Pople, Laetitia (18 June 2025). ‘Semi-Soeter’ bring gunstelinge 13 jaar later weer byeen Netwerk 24. Retrieved on 18 June 2025
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (15 June 2025). ‘Semi-Soeter’ se Anel Alexander: ‘Dis James se laaste fliek’ Rapport. Retrieved on 18 June 2025
- ^ Video: "Semi-Soeter" - Official Trailer - Netflix The Futon Critic. 28 May 2025
- ^ (16 June 2025). 15 new films and series coming to Netflix this week Daily Express. Retrieved on 19 June 2025
- ^ Semi-Soeter Movie Review: A Comedic Ride From Boardrooms To Baby Bottles African Folder. 22 June 2025
External links
[edit]- Semi-Soeter at IMDb