Forever Young, Forever Free

Forever Young, Forever Free

85 mins | Drama, Family | March 24, 1975

"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.

Forever Young, Forever Free

85 mins | Drama, Family | March 24, 1975

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.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers
Original title e’Lollipop
Directors Ashley Lazarus
Writers Andre Pieterse

Cast

Norman Knox

as Jannie

Muntu Ndebele

as Tsepo

Bess Finney

as Sister Marguerita

Karen Valentine

as Carol Anne

José Ferrer

as Father Alberto

Bingo Mbonjeni

as Cash General

Simon Sabela

as Rakwaba the Witchdoctor

Ken Gampu

as Thomas Luke

Naomi Van Niekerk

as Grandmother Pienaar

Fanie Bekker

as Dominee Wessels

Patrick Mynhardt

as Doctor Du Toit

Dale Cutts

as Doctor Benson

Jan Bruyns

as Oom Koos

Phoebe Bhengu

as Mama Joy

Alyce Webb

as New York Schoolteacher

Andrew Molelekeng

as Tsepo's Father