Forever Young, Forever Free
“e’Lollipop” is the extraordinary story of two inseparable South African children, Tsepo and his orphaned friend Jannie. Jannie is sent to a missionary station in Tsepo’s village where they become best friends as Jannie finds his place in his new home. Life is full of childhood fun and antics until tragedy strikes: Jannie, now 10 years old, is seriously injured. In the face of much adversity, Tsepo and his community pull together so that Jannie can get specialised medical treatment. A daunting challenge lies ahead… At what cost will Jannie survive? Tsepo and Jannie’s inspirational story unfolds against the breathtaking backdrops of a dramatic African landscape and New York City in the mid-1970s. “e’Lollipop” is a life-changing story that reminds us of the true value of friendship, community, sacrifice and family – despite our color or creed.
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Director: Ashley Lazarus
Actors: Bess Finney, Bingo Mbonjeni, Fanie Bekker, José Ferrer, Karen Valentine, Ken Gampu, Muntu Ndebele, Naomi Van Niekerk, Norman Knox, Simon Sabela
Country: South Africa
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