An idealistic British drama school teacher, Jodi Rutherford, persuades a cynical South African farmer to prepare her for a role in a major film as an Afrikaans war heroine. In return Jodi undertakes to direct the annual concert on the Willemse farm. Jodi's interaction with the quirky small town citizens and the stubborn Kobus, teaches her that: "there is more to life than lights... camera... and action!" Written by

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Gavin Rose from Johannesburg, South Africa
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This turned out to be a laugh out loud move, with a few sad moments and beautiful South African winter scenery.

Classic filmmaking, no camera man with Parkinson's disease.

A real slice of life movie. Tannie Magdaleen Willemse is the aunt we all need to have, she is a typical Boer wife who makes a plan. Her son Kobus Willemse is a "genuine" guy, although in reality young Boer men have impeccable manners. Jodi Rutherford is a finds herself when she meets the Willemse family and the colourful characters.

Brümilda van Rensburg (Magdaleen Willemse) and Bok van Blerk (Kobus Willemse) are true hidden talents the the rest of the world are missing out on.

I really love the fact that the main characters can convey a message to each other, and the audience, with just a look or a nod, its these little nuances that make a good move.

Grab your popcorn and take a look at a slice of real life, after this movie you will feel better than if you spent the day at a spa.

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jenx42 from United States
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This review may contain spoilers...

I guess you could say it had potential. Their was a smattering of cute stuff but it was overshadowed by terrible dialog and incomprehensible behavior by the "leading lady". The other reviewers for this movie have no IMDb history and thus it's highly likely that their reviews are fake. Not only that but after watching the film, I feel certain that they are because they have no criticism of a pretty terrible movie.

It felt like the directer wanted to make a quirky film full of interesting characters but most were one dimensional and not at all interesting. The main guy is rude, the main girl is also kinda rude and totally self absorbed and naive. She's a push over who's generally a bit annoying but we're just supposed to believe that this guy is totally swept off his feet by her because she directed some towns folk in a play.

It was a terrible play! The main plot of the movie is based on the story of this play and you think you're going to hear that story when the play is finally preformed but NOOOOOO. It's merely an 8th grade level play with no clear story.

Sorry I'm not more eloquent in my descriptions. Bottom line, bad story, bad writing, bad direction, and middle of the road acting.

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elizevn from South Africa
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A feel good intercontinental love story, encompassed by undeniable humor, indifference, understanding and some good old nostalgia.

Subtly taking on everything you would expect to see in the ingredients for a perfect love story: wholesome, healthy and fulfilling.

Leading Lady left me smiling and believing that love will always prevail, be it in a big city or on a small farm forgotten by time, held together by hope.

If you do anything this weekend - make sure it includes Leading Lady and some popcorn!

A definite 10/10

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UK:12