best friend,childhood friends

Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)

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"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 & Crew

Director
Ashley Lazarus
  • Profile picture of Karen Valentine
    Carol Anne Karen Valentine
  • Profile picture of José Ferrer
    Father Alberto José Ferrer
  • Profile picture of Simon Sabela
    Rakwaba the Witchdoctor Simon Sabela
  • Profile picture of Ken Gampu
    Thomas Luke Ken Gampu
  • Profile picture of Patrick Mynhardt
    Doctor Du Toit Patrick Mynhardt

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Keywords

  • best friend
  • childhood friends