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?
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
Trix Pienaar
as Donna
