Sink

Mar 18, 2016

1h 55m

★ 8.9

A Moment can Change Everything

Overview

‘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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Brittle Star Pictures

Scramble Productions

Nostalgia Productions

Sink Trailers

Cast

Michelle Jordaan

Anel Alexander

Rachel Nyanga

Shoki Mokgapa

Chris Jordaan

Jacques Bessenger

Anja

Amalia Uys

Maria

Vuyelwa Booi

Chantelle

Diaan Lawrenson

Maia Nyanga

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