SINK releasing theatrically in 2016
‘Sink’ tells the story of Rachel (Mokgapa), a Mozambican domestic worker living in Johannesburg, who is forced to make a life-changing decision after her daughter dies in a tragic accident while under the care of her employers (Alexander and Bessenger); return to poverty stricken Mozambique or continue working for the people responsible for the death of her child so that she can keep her home, her visa and continue to support her family. Things become even more complicated when she finds out that her employers are expecting their first child. The film deals with forgiveness and guilt and looks at how one tragic event impacts the lives of all the people involved.
The film is based on the English novel ‘Rachel Weeping’ by bestselling local author Brett Michael Innes (‘Die Verhaal van Racheltjie de Beer’) who has also written the screenplay for the film. The novel is currently available in leading book stores and has already been picked up for international publication and translation. Innes has directed ’Sink’, making it his debut film.
Sink is directed by Brett Michael Innes, and features Anel Alexander, Jacques Bessenger and Shoki Mokgapa
The film will be distributed by Times Media Films and will be released on the first quarter for 2016.