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