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| Katie McGrath | ... | Jodi Rutherford | |
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Bok van Blerk | ... | Kobus Willemse |
| Gil Bellows | ... | Daniel Taylor | |
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Brümilda van Rensburg | ... | Magdaleen Willemse |
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André Stolz | ... | Japie van der Merwe |
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Eduan van Jaarsveldt | ... | Johan Willemse |
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Craig Palm | ... | Petrus Engelbreght |
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Mary Twala | ... | Sarah Novuka |
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Jana Strydom | ... | Linda van der Merwe |
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Tina Kruger | ... | Wilmien du Plooy |
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Carien Botha | ... | Katie Krizinger |
| Ruby Carr | ... | Bow Dean | |
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Melt Sieberhagen | ... | Piet Griek |
| Morné du Toit | ... | Dassie van Wyk | |
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Ilze du Plooy | ... | Elize Viljoen (as Ilse du Plooy) |
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An idealistic British drama school teacher, Jodi Rutherford, persuades a cynical South African farmer to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return Jodi undertakes to direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. Jodi's interaction with the quirky small town citizens and the stubborn Kobus, teaches her that: "there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!" Written by Dark Matter Studios
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Release Date:
9 October 2015 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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$647,847Company Credits
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Music by Sphiwe Esphi Radebe
Lyrics by Ntokozo Zakwe, Mthokozisi "Tira' Khathi, Sbu "RMashesha' Khomo, Mandla Maphumulo.
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A feel good intercontinental love story, encompassed by undeniable humor, indifference, understanding and some good old nostalgia.
Subtly taking on everything you would expect to see in the ingredients for a perfect love story: wholesome, healthy and fulfilling.
Leading Lady left me smiling and believing that love will always prevail, be it in a big city or on a small farm forgotten by time, held together by hope.
If you do anything this weekend - make sure it includes Leading Lady and some popcorn!
A definite 10/10