Forever Young, Forever Free

Ashley Lazarus
1975-03-24


8.3
85 min

"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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Norman Knox Jannie Unowned
Muntu Ndebele Tsepo Unowned
Bess Finney Sister Marguerita Unowned
Karen Valentine Carol Anne Unowned
José Ferrer Father Alberto Unowned
Bingo Mbonjeni Cash General Unowned
Simon Sabela Rakwaba the Witchdoctor Unowned
Ken Gampu Thomas Luke Unowned
Naomi Van Niekerk Grandmother Pienaar Unowned
Fanie Bekker Dominee Wessels Unowned
Patrick Mynhardt Doctor Du Toit Unowned
Dale Cutts Doctor Benson Unowned
Jan Bruyns Oom Koos Unowned
Phoebe Bhengu Mama Joy Unowned
Alyce Webb New York Schoolteacher Unowned
Andrew Molelekeng Tsepo's Father Unowned