Sink
“A Moment can Change Everything”
2016•1h 55m•8.9•Released
Drama
‘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.
Director
Brett Michael Innes
Writer
Brett Michael Innes
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Portuguese
Studio
Brittle Star Pictures
Cast
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
Production
Company
Brittle Star Pictures
Company
Scramble Productions
Company
Nostalgia Productions
Producer
Brett Michael Innes
Producer
Johan Kruger
Producer
Marc Baleiza
Producer
Anel Alexander
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