"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.
Title | Forever Young, Forever Free |
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Year | 1975 |
Genre | Family, Drama |
Country | South Africa |
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Cast | Norman Knox, Muntu Ndebele, Bess Finney, Karen Valentine, José Ferrer, Bingo Mbonjeni |
Crew | Ashley Lazarus (Director), Gianna Pisanello (Casting), Andre Pieterse (Producer), Andre Pieterse (Writer), Arthur J. Ornitz (Director of Photography), Lionel Selwyn (Editor) |
Keyword | best friend, childhood friends |
Release | Mar 24, 1975 |
Runtime | 85 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb | 8.30 / 10 by 7 users |