Sink (2016)
A Moment can Change Everything
‘Sink’ tells the story of Rachel, a Mozambican domestic worker based in Johannesburg, who is forced to make a devastating choice after her daughter drowns whilst under the care of her employer; return to poverty stricken Mozambique or continue working for the family responsible for the death of her child so she can support her extended family back home. The story is a haunting exploration of motherhood, loss and the walls that separate people.
- Date of release
- 2016-03-18
- TMDB
- 8.9 / 10 (4)
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Brett Michael Innes
Casting
- Anel Alexander — Michelle Jordaan
- Shoki Mokgapa — Rachel Nyanga
- Jacques Bessenger — Chris Jordaan
- Amalia Uys — Anja
- Vuyelwa Booi — Maria
- Diaan Lawrenson — Chantelle
- Asante Mabuza — Maia Nyanga
Interesting facts
- Awards: 2 · Nominations: 0. Including: South African Film and Television Award for Best Feature Film; South African Film and Television Awards - Best Scenario
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