Farewell Ella Bella (2018)

For Ella (24), the death of her alcoholic father leaves her with nothing but debt and the bitter memory of a complicated past. Abandoned by her mother at a young age, she has sacrificed her... See full summary »

Director:

Lwazi Mvusi

Writer:

Lwazi Mvusi

Stars:

Jay Anstey, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Lionel Newton

Cast

Credited cast:
Jay Anstey	...	Ella
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube	...	Neo
Lionel Newton	...	Ryno
Katlego Danke	...	Rose
Mary-Anne Barlow	...	Sarah
Noluthando Meje	...	Khanyi
Chantal Stanfield	...	Sheri (as Chantal Kim)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michelle Douglas	...	Marge
Vaughn Callaway Lucas	...	Lee
Kay-Lee Maudave	...	Young Ella

Storyline

For Ella (24), the death of her alcoholic father leaves her with nothing but debt and the bitter memory of a complicated past. Abandoned by her mother at a young age, she has sacrificed her life, opportunities and love to care for a man she resents but is now left adrift in the world after his passing. The re-emergence of her nomadic godfather, Neo (46), at her father's cremation gives Ella the opportunity to discover a better future for herself in Johannesburg. She also decides that she will bury his ashes at her childhood home in Jo'burg. Neo is a trumpeter who plays small gigs across the country. He spends his life in his trusted old car- never putting down roots and never being responsible for anyone other than himself. In agreeing to drive Ella from her home in Beaufort- West to Johannesburg, he is finally learning to take responsibility as their journey together forces Ella to confront her past instead of merely running away from it. The story is a coming of age tale both for ...

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The production team of this film is entirely made up of women.

User Reviews

Excellent movie

Many can relate to ELLA BELLA in so many ways - from emotional to taking time to FIND yourself Lesson to many these days

Details

Official Sites:

Facebook

Country:

South Africa

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 August 2018 (South Africa)

Box Office

Budget:

ZAR5,200,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,698

Company Credits

Production Co:

Free Women Features

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min (original)

Sound Mix:

Aurofone

Color:

Color (DCP)