Cast
Hlayani Junior Mabasa (Felix Xaba)Linda Sokhulu (Lindiwe Xaba)Thapelo Mofokeng (Bra Joe)Royston Stoffels (Fingers Fortuin)Elvis Mahomba (Wiseman Xaba)Okwethu Banisi (Zanele Xaba)Andre Jacobs (Mr. Angus Murray)Janet Suzman (Mrs. Cartwright)Joshua Wyngaard (Ricardo January)Wonga Fasi (Marshall Dondolo)Joshua Samson (Junior Junior)Wesley Lerwill (Rocky Peasbody)Siphesihle Nkonyana (Stompie)Langley Kirkwood (Jeff Junior)Jeanne Neilson (Jane Junior)Nicholas Ellenbogen (Mr. Felix Soames)Adrian Galley (Mr. Stuart)Mlamli Lalapantsi (Minister Dondolo)
Director
Roberta Durrant
Synopsis
'Billy Elliot with sax meets Buena Vista Social Club in Cape Town, South Africa.' 13-Year-old Felix dreams of becoming a saxophonist like his late father, Zweli, of the famous Bozza Boys Band. His mother, Lindiwe, hates jazz, which she blames for Zweli's death. Because of alcohol, he died before her youngest son was born. Felix's world is turned upside down when he wins a scholarship to a prestigious school. Wanting to prove himself, he auditions for the school concert, but he can't read music. Two aging ex-Bozza Boys give Felix a cash course on the saxophone and teach him about his musical roots and his father's past. Through Felix's determination, his mother Lindiwe is able to forgive her late husband and celebrate Felix's musical talent.