Sons of the Sea
Sons of the Sea is a film by John Gutierrez[1]
Not to be confused with the 1939 British film of the same name[2]
The film
A film about a small fishing community on the outskirts of Cape Town, where Gabriel discovers a dead body and two bags of valuable abalone. His brother, Michail, convinces him they must take it for themselves. But when a corrupt government worker pursues them, they embark on a journey into the mountains and are driven to the ends of the Cape of Good Hope for the survival of their relationship and their lives.
Written and directed by John Gutierrez, with music by Tapiwa Musvosvi, cinematography by Sebastian Cort, editing by Paul Speirs, casting by Portia Ntobeko Cele (as Portia Cele) Production Design by Imran Hamdulay
Costume Design by Olivia Galley
Makeup Department Lisa Wakelin
the film was edited by Paul Speirs
Cast (in credits order)
Roberto Kyle
... Gabriel
Marlon Swarts
... Mikhail
Brendon Daniels
... Peterson
Nicole Fortuin
... Tanya
Sylvia Esau
... Granny
Lamar Esau
... Adam
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Khosie Dali
... Hotel Manager
Nadia Davids
... Radio News Reporter (voice)
Noor Emandien
... Surfer
John Gutierrez
... Hotel Guest
Kolin Kai
... Restaurant Owner
Clark Lin
... Chinese Triad Member (as Clark Han-Lung Lin)
Anita Mbanyaru
... Jeanine
Chris Mbelembushe
... Ranger
Music by Tapiwa Musvosvi
Cinematography by Sebastian Cort ... director of photography Editing by Paul Speirs
Casting By Portia Ntobeko Cele ... (as Portia Cele) Production Design by Imran Hamdulay
Costume Design by Olivia Galley
Makeup Department Lisa Wakelin ... special makeup effects artist
The film was the director's debut film and won the Best South African Film award at the 2021 Durban International Film Festival.
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Sources
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12254438/plotsummary/?ref_=tt_ov_pl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-speirs-48132726/?originalSubdomain=za
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