Gog' Helen
Gog' Helen, an elderly woman living in a shantytown, has spent her life hiding her savings inside her worn-out mattress. When her well-meaning granddaughter Agnes surprises her with a new bed and unwittingly discards the old one, the duo embarks on a frantic race against time to recover the cash. Complicating matters? Heaps!
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PantaOz
6/102/7/2026
"Gog' Helen" is actually a 2012 film, not 2024. The film premiered at the Durban International Film Festival in 2012/2013. It appears there may be a re-release or streaming availability in 2024 on AfrolandTV, but the film itself is from 2012. Nigerian-South African director Adze Ugah delivers a rollicking township action-comedy that proves you don't need a Hollywood budget to create genuine heart and thrills. Gog' Helen is a delightful caper that blends social commentary with laugh-out-loud moments, anchored by a powerhouse performance from veteran actress Lillian Dube. The premise is brilliantly simple: Gog' Helen (Dube), an elderly woman living in a shantytown, has spent her life hiding her savings inside her worn-out mattress. When her well-meaning granddaughter Agnes (Kagiso Rak
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