Sink

Sink

A Moment can Change Everything

2016 · 115 min · ★ 8.9 · 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.

Directed by Brett Michael Innes · Written by Brett Michael Innes

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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

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