Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)

Forever Young, Forever Free (1975)

1975-03-24 South Africa 85 Min. PG-13
8.3 7 votes

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.

Cast

Norman Knox is Jannie
Bess Finney is Sister Marguerita
Sister Marguerita
Karen Valentine is Carol Anne
Carol Anne
José Ferrer is Father Alberto
Father Alberto
Bingo Mbonjeni is Cash General
Cash General
Simon Sabela is Rakwaba the Witchdoctor
Rakwaba the Witchdoctor
Ken Gampu is Thomas Luke
Thomas Luke
Naomi Van Niekerk is Grandmother Pienaar
Grandmother Pienaar
Fanie Bekker is Dominee Wessels
Dominee Wessels
Patrick Mynhardt is Doctor Du Toit
Doctor Du Toit
Dale Cutts is Doctor Benson
Doctor Benson