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 with NollywoodForever.com concluding that "A wonderful movie that I would recommend in a heartbeat. This shows to all those narrow-minded people that believe that you need glitz, glamour and brazilian weave to make a good movie that you DO NOT. The rawness in the movie was breathtaking and to be applauded. The acting was on point as was the cinematography."