Sinking Sands is a 2010 Ghanaian drama film written, produced and directed by Leila Djansi, and starring Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ama Abebrese, Emmanuel Yeboah A. and Yemi Blaq. The film received nine (9) nominations and won 3 awards at the 2011 Africa Movie Academy Awards, including the awards for Best Screenplay & Best Makeup.
Premise The film tells the story of a couple, Jimah and Pabi, whose marriage turns into violence and abuse when Jimah becomes disfigured in a domestic accident.
Cast Jimmy Jean-Louis as Jimah Ama Abebrese as Pabi Yemi Blaq as Dr Zach Mathews Chris Attoh as Mensah Doris Sakitey as Mrs. Dodou Grace Nortey as Grandma Narki Adulai as Wedding Guest Louis Marcus as Jimahs' friend Daphne Akatugba as Patience Faustina Aheto as Mourner Avissey Gbormitah as man under the tree Amanda Jissie as Ms Olu Trustina Fafa Sarbah as Stella Mrs. Julia Djansi as Panel Member Eddie Coffie as Obed Peter Etse as Priest Akosua Agyepong as Mama May Joe Akpali as Bank Manager Valarie Kessie as Harlott Archibald Etse as Son Afi Dzakpasu as Singer at Bar Samir Yaw White as Mourner Natascha Mieke as Dr. Samantha Rogers Michelle Hogba as herself Lawrence Hanson as Panel member
Reception The film was positively received by many African movie critics includimg NollywoodForever.com.
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