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Sink

A Moment can Change Everything

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Drama

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‘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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Afrikaans

Runtime

115 mins

Rating

8.9/10

Release Date

18 March 2016

Country

South Africa

Cast

Anel Alexander

Anel Alexander

Michelle Jordaan

Shoki Mokgapa

Shoki Mokgapa

Rachel Nyanga

Jacques Bessenger

Jacques Bessenger

Chris Jordaan

Amalia Uys

Amalia Uys

Anja

Vuyelwa Booi

Vuyelwa Booi

Maria

Diaan Lawrenson

Diaan Lawrenson

Chantelle

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