Season 1
Summertide is a South African television drama series which tells the story of a marine biologist who moves to an idyllic seaside town after the death of his wife to start a penguin rehabilitation centre.
Marine biologist and father of two children, Martin Field (Frank Rautenbach), moves to the False Bay area to get away from a big secret – the death of his wife Julia (Amalia Uys).
There he starts a marine conservation trust for False Bay – but life isn't as simple as it seems.
The series explores the lives of the Field family and the interesting characters who cross their paths – each one with their own secrets and desires.
We meet Martin's mom Wilma (Terry Norton) and dad Jack Field (André Jacobs) – a retired naval commander who runs his household like a military operation.
Martin's children Tristan (Jan Combrink) and Lucy (Evangelina Hallock) must cope with the loss of a parent and moving to a new town on top of the usual stresses of high school.
Martin's youngest brother, Gavin (Ty Keogh), is a retired pro surfer who's running a small custom surfboard business and lives a carefree life of promiscuity.
Then there's Rebecca Solomons (Monique Rockman), who worked as a famous Michelin star chef in New York and was Martin's first love - but is currently dating Gavin.
Summertide was created, produced, writtern and directed by Rene van Rooyen and Corne van Rooyen of Red Letter Day Pictures.
Tascha van der Westhuizen is also a producer.
The head writers are Iain Paton, Rene van Rooyen and Corne van Rooyen, with storyliners Gillian Breslin and Sacha Stokes.
Music is by Ebenhaezer Smal and Daniel Eppel, who also wrote the title sequence music track. Additional music is by Modiagotla Shole.
Season 1 Cast
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Starring
Frank Rautenbach ... Martin Field
Terry Norton ... Wilma Field
André Jacobs ... Jack Field
Ty Keogh ... Gavin Field
Jan Combrink ... Tristan Field
Evangelina Hallock ... Lucy Field
Monique Rockman ... Rebecca Solomons
Recurring / Guests
Euodia Samson ... Cheryl Solomons
Maurice Carpede ... Uncle Freddy
Morné Visser ... Hannes du Plessis
George Jackos ... Commodore Anderson
Mila Guy ... Emily
Amalia Uys ... Julia Field
Ntombi Makhusthi ... Amanda Skhosana
Cassiel Eatock-Winnik ... Yolande du Plessis
Matthew Vey ... Wesley du Plessis
Amber Morgan ... Elena
Matt Blerk ... Wes's Friend 1 / Michael
Josh Thirion ... Wes's Friend 2 / Luke
Chante Grainger ... Yolande's Friend
Clifford Joshua Young ... Estate Agent Tommy Jackson
Xolisa Gola ... Police Officer
Sir Godfather ... Sales Agent at Train Station
Shaun Goliath ... Conductor
Sarah Dineo Mbolambi ... Customer
Darron Meyer ... Lieutenant Commander Watson
Kathryn Hallock ... Legal Representative
Charlene le Roux ... High School Teacher Mrs Davids
Mike Barron ... Researcher
Amelia Horton ... Mean Kid 1
Sarah Mocke ... Mean Kid 2
Alistair Horton ... Navy Officer 1
Cedwyn Joel ... Harbour Master
Casey B. Dolan ... Melanie
Peter Butler ... Mr Hendricks (Headmaster)
Jason K Ralph ... SANParks Official 1 - Older
Motsi Tekateka ... SANParks Official 2 - Younger
Albertus J Swartz ... Old Man
Sunny Yoon ... Sanctuary Worker
Earl Hendricks ... Electrician
Mike Baron ... Researcher
Makeeda Swan ... Miss Nkwali - Primary School Teacher
Jean Paul Gargiulo ... Rep
Xavier Johannes ... Franchisee
Ameilia Horton ... Mean Kid 1
Sarah Mocke ... Mean Kid 2
Lebetsa Monatsi ... Friend 1
Carl Roux ... Friend 2
James Nordon ... Friend 3
Tate Jooste ... Friend 4
Marcel van Heerden ... Manny - Old Salt / Ballie
Whaden Johannes ... Joey
Joel Weller ... Boat Skipper
Clinton Hayward ... Yacht Club Employee
Gaireyah Fredericks ... Marsha
Jayden Theart ... Rhidwan - Freddy's Son
Chante Jordaan ... Freddy's Daughter Aisha
Gregory Holtzhausen ... Waiter
Leon Harris ... Penguin Ranger
Nizaam Ackerman ... Penguin Ranger 2
Terri Lane ... Kelly - Journalist
Tanaka Mutsipa ... Fahiema - Sous Chef
Ilyaas Samaai ... Kid 1
Raabiah Samaai ... Kid 2
Marlon Swarts ... Alonso - Fisher 1
Liam Bosman ... Young Martin
Mikayla Brown ... Young Rebecca
Siphenathi Qeja ... Barman
Anwar Adams ... Anwar - Crewman 1 / Uncle Dolfie
Britney Abrahams ... Satisfied Diner (as Toufeeq Britney Abrhams)
Julian Place ... Officer Kurt
Paul Strydom ... Young Gavin
S'Qhamo Mangcu ... Shark Spotter 1
Nancy Sekhokoane ... Shark Spotter 2
Tamron Smith ... Fahiema - Sous Chef
Tanya van Graan ... Charlie
Chi Mhende ... Miriro
Adrienne Pierce ... Mona - Therapist
Daniel Barnett ... Jackson Potgieter
Jivan Ozudogru ... Drone Pilot
Robyn Rossouw ... Amina
Elton Landrew ... Sollie - Rebecca's Dad
Riaz Solker ... Uncle Zaid
Emily Bruce ... Aunt Farida
Scott George ... Beachgoer
Talan Abrahamse ... Mom
Fredrick Cooper ... Shark Tourist
Briséis Jolene Abrahamse... Kid #1
Amelia Rae Abrahamse ... Kid #2
Lara Fouche ... Tourist
Andria Kok ... Yoga Instructor
Aziza Davids ... Fisherwoman / Aunty Mary
Neil Mario Paulse ... Accordion
Clive Peters ... Guitarist
Melanie Tafila ... Uber Driver (as Melanie Tafira)
Max Botha ... Young Martin
Beca Wilson-Meiring ... Young Rebecca
Jethro Williams ... Clement
Taryn Hess ... Marsha
Harlow Rubain ... Aisha, Freddy's Daughter
Zac Wastie ... Rhidwan
Faldela Brown ... Aunty Mo
Nur-Jehan Maneul ... Baby Amina
Chantal Adams ... Social Worker
Sedique Abrahams ... Miriro Driver
Bernardo Pascucci ... Uber Driver
Felix Sishuba ... DAFF Official
Kira Wilkinson ... Doctor
Ruben Engel ... Franchisee
Minke Marais ... Amy
Morgan Adams ... Poacher Driver
Kim Louis ... Nurse
Evangelina Pharo ... Clement's Mom
Kyla van der Merwe ... Pregnant Teenager
Scott George ... Drunk Man
Grant Ross ... Kevin Green
Jack Paine ... Henry Green
Andrew Whaley ... Dr Richards
Lou Lou Taylor ... Estelia
Jana Strydom ... Joanna (as Jana Kruger)
Wesley Stephenson ... Andre
Silvana Roldao ... Secretary (as Silvna Roldao)
Vincent Naude ... Angry Businessman
Kevin Abbott ... Dr Samuels
James Norden ... School Buddy Leonato
Kelly Sue Petersen ... Maitre D / Waiter
Chris Fisher ... Anthony
Nick Lorentz ... Roger
Talent Nyeruke ... Director
Jemimah Mokubong ... Assistant
Carla Postma ... Model / Actress Ceecee
Wiseman Sithole ... Detective
Ivan Zimmermann ... Lourens
Lisel Muller ... Reviewer
Camilla Wolfson ... Ceecee
Loulou Taylor ... Estella
Johan Niemand ... Dad
Sarel van der Merwe ... Suspicious Man
Victoria White ... Katie
Jannie Smal ... Refined Man
Connor Smith ... Messenger
Skyler Less ... Hero
Luthando Moyikwa ... Don Pedro (as Luthuando Moyikwa)
Malachi Gouvias ... Antonia
Luke Hoffman ... Claudio
Raaziq Ismail ... Friar Francis
Leah Gilbert ... Maiden
Naadirah Owies ... Maiden
Natalie White ... Theresa
Juliet Schilder ... Paramedic