The picture explores the relationship between a poor widower and his 17-year-old daughter. She dreams of a matric farewell, the handsome boy in her class and a long, white dress. He secretly sells his beloved pigeons to make her a red dress, but in the meantime a teacher also makes Chrissie a dress: a white, elegant dress. Which one will Chrissie choose?
Top Cast
Gordon Vorster as Pappalap (Herklaas Hattingh)
Katinka Heyns as Krissie Hattingh
Hermien Dommisse as Mrs. Hofmeyer
Marga van Rooy as Maggie Kleynhans
Manie Botha as Harry
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