Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story (2018)
Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse. It also narrates the itenary of events that led to the murder of her son, as well as the legal process that followed afterwards.
Director: Daryne Joshua
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Jill Levenberg as Ellen Pakkies |
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Jarrid Geduld as Abie Pakkies |
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Clint Brink as Adrian Samuels |
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Carmen Maarman as Cheryl |
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Grant Swanby as Pastor Abrahams |
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Amrain Ismail-Essop as Leticia Bailey |
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Russel Savadier as Martin Yodaiken |
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Elton Landrew as Odneal Pakkies |
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Gershwin Mias as Rifaat |
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Ilse Klink as Judge. Von Dheman |
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St John Alexandre as Mr. Roos |
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Anray Aminsure as Secretary |
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Abbi Crail as Birdy |
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Hurman Louw as Police Constable |
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Liande Valentyn as Constable Jones |
| Writing | Amy Jephta | Writer |
| Directing | Daryne Joshua | Director |
| Sound | Quinn Lubbe | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Zenn van Zyl | Director of Photography |
| Editing | C.A. van Aswegen | Editor |