
Ellen: The Ellen Pakkies Story
"When a mother's love forces her to act"
Synopsis
Based on true events, the film tells a story of the damaged relationship between a woman and her son, who is addicted to drug abuse. It also narrates the itenary of events that led to the murder of her son, as well as the legal process that followed afterwards.
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