Abraham
Abraham, a dedicated husband and father, struggles to provide for his young wife, Katie, and their four-year-old daughter. But, through his creative determination, he finds patronage in Jong Jans and Jong's wife, Almeri. Abraham and Katie settle into their new home, working for Jong and Almeri, but Katie's battles with mental illness and alcoholism rock the boat. Abraham staunchly supports his wife, but his own ambitions as an artist make him restless. Abraham is a dreamer who wishes to rise above his station in life and make his mark on the world, but the realities of his circumstances get in the way of happiness. In Afrikaans language with English subtitles.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2015 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Jans Rautenbach |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a slow-burning drama, relying on the quiet desperation of daily life to explore the conflict between duty and creative fire. It examines the fragile ecosystem of a marriage under dual pressures of illness and ambition with unflinching patience.
What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of melancholy for roads not taken, and the quiet sacrifices that define a life. The performance-driven narrative leaves a residue of poignant, unvarnished truth. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jans Rautenbach
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With undivided attention, to absorb the weight of its silent moments and emotional restraint.
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