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The Jakes Are Missing
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The Jakes Are Missing

2015-10-23 · 90 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Romance

Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.

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Directors
Figjam
Production companies
Figjam Entertainment
Countries
South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jody J. AbrahamsJody J. AbrahamsFred
Nicole BaileyNicole BaileyJenny
Grace BapelaGloria
Mampho BresciaMampho BresciaJanice Jakes
Mpho SebengMpho SebengSimon Jakes
Suraya-Rose SantosSuraya-Rose SantosShelly
Nomzamo MbathaNomzamo MbathaPage
Pope JerrodPope JerrodDonald Jakes

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