The wait is finally over! First-time
director and award-winning producer, Bianca Isaac (Umilio, Swartwater, Kruispad and Getroud Met Rugby), and the team behind the brand new family
comedy, 3 Days To Go, are proud to announce the release of the film’s
official trailer, which will provide a first glimpse into what can be expected
from this heart-warming tale.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/F4V55MrY3JY
3 Days
To Go tells the story of adult siblings who, after
the sudden death of their father, are forced to return to their childhood home
– with an assortment of partners, children and issues in tow. They need to
survive three days in each other’s company, under one roof, before they spread
their father’s ashes and part ways, setting the stage for some hilariously
funny moments and deeply touching ones.
“Audiences will thoroughly enjoy the family
drama as they take this journey with us! The family dynamics, politics and
challenges.... The tension and irritations that arise from different
personalities, each with their own issues, coming together in a confined
environment, makes for an eventful ride which viewers are bound to identify with!
Add to that a great crew and it’s a movie that will definitely capture your
interest and attention!”, explains Jailoshini Naidoo, who can also be seen in
one of the lead roles of the film.
Aside from a very experienced crew, this
universal story of family, healing and forgiveness – written by Isaac – also
boasts a strong and talented cast:
Bollywood actress Lillette Dubey (The Second-Best Marigold Hotel, Best
Marigold Hotel, Monsoon Wedding, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Baghban), came to South
Africa specifically to portray the role of matriarch Lakshmi Isaac, who loses
her husband of 45 years unexpectedly. Dubey who visited South Africa for
another role about 15 years ago, admits that she loved being here while working
on the film. “I think this is a film that will appeal to a very wide
demographic and people of all generations. Moreover, this movie is a wonderful
mix of humour, drama, emotions, all closely packed over a span of three days.
It is a tight script, with lots happening and enough variety to keep an
audience completely engaged,” she says.
Leeanda Reddy (Isidingo, Mr. Bones 2) can be seen in the role of second-born,
Janet, who was living with her parents at the time of her father’s death and
has to juggle love, a rebellious teen and sibling tension, as well as coming to
terms with her own sorrow.
“It was such a thrill to work alongside the
awesome big cast and team of 3 Days To
Go. Every one of them is so accomplished and talented,” says Reddy about
working with her fellow cast members.
Well-known radio, stage and television
personality, Jailoshini Naidoo (Aunty
Rumba, Keeping Up With The Kandasamys) is Melissa, the oldest of the four
Isaac siblings, who is stuck in an emotionally and physically abusive marriage
and Kajal Bagwandeen (Madiba, Impunity,
JOZI, For Better or Worse, Bombay Duck) is Amy – the baby of the family who
is on the brink of getting divorced and stands to lose everything. The only son
and gambling addict of the family, Riki, is played by Rahul Brijnath (The Indian Detective).
Newcomer, Kiara Govender, Zakeeya Patel (The Wild, Isidingo, High Rollers, End Game,
7de Laan), Pranesh Maharaj (Our Girl),
Ashish Gangarpersad (Isidingo), Tumi
Morake (Justice for All), as well as
Top Billing presenter and former catalogue and runway model, Jonathan
Boynton-Lee, can also be seen in the movie.
“What an honour and privilege it was to be
part of this film. To be surrounded by such talented and passionate people
daily, reminded me constantly why I love this crazy industry so much. Why I
choose to do this every day. It’s a beautiful process making a movie, and I
know viewers will take away some kind of magic from this special story,” says Boynton-
Lee.
This film serves a slice of life and the
story is applicable to any culture and race. It is about family, the choices we
make and finding redemption. You may recognise someone you know in the story…
or you may even recognise yourself.
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Days To Go was produced by FigJam Entertainment in
association with the KZN Film Commission (KZNFC), the IDC the DTI and the KZN
Department of Economic Development It is scheduled for release in cinemas
nationwide on January 25, 2019, by Filmfinity (Pty) Ltd.
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