Sinking Sands
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 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