

The Jakes Are Missing
2015-10-23 · 90 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Figjam
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- Figjam Entertainment
- Countries
- South Africa
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Jody J. AbrahamsFred
Nicole BaileyJenny
Mampho BresciaJanice Jakes
Mpho SebengSimon Jakes
Suraya-Rose SantosShelly
Nomzamo MbathaPage
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