"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.
Stars: Norman Knox, Muntu Ndebele, Bess Finney, Karen Valentine, José Ferrer, Bingo Mbonjeni
Crew: Ashley Lazarus (Director), Andre Pieterse (Writer), Andre Pieterse (Producer), Lionel Selwyn (Editor), Gianna Pisanello (Casting), Arthur J. Ornitz (Director of Photography)
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans, English
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Runtime: 85 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Mar 24, 1975
IMDb: 2.7
Keywords:best friend, childhood friends