Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)

  • NR
  • 03/24/1975 (ZA)
  • Family, Drama
  • 1h 25m

Overview

"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.

Ashley Lazarus

Director

Andre Pieterse

Writer

Cast

Norman Knox's headshot

Norman Knox

Jannie
Muntu Ndebele's headshot

Muntu Ndebele

Tsepo
Bess Finney's headshot

Bess Finney

Sister Marguerita
Karen Valentine's headshot

Karen Valentine

Carol Anne
José Ferrer's headshot

José Ferrer

Father Alberto
Bingo Mbonjeni's headshot

Bingo Mbonjeni

Cash General
Simon Sabela's headshot

Simon Sabela

Rakwaba the Witchdoctor
Ken Gampu's headshot

Ken Gampu

Thomas Luke

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