Sleeper's Wake (2012)
Année de sortie: 2012
Nation: South Africa
Alternative Title: Az alvó ébredése, Wyrwani ze snu
Réalisateur: Barry Berk
Writer: Alastair Morgan, Barry Berk
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: grief, loss, sadness, sexual tension, shame
Histoire
In 'Sleeper's Wake', we follow a middle-aged writer living in seclusion by the South African coast, still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter. This solitary existence is disrupted when he becomes involved with a troubled teenage girl who is grappling with her own personal demons. The narrative explores their intense, complex relationship as it unfolds against the backdrop of the writer's unresolved grief.
Résumé
'Sleeper's Wake' is a gripping psychological thriller adapted from Alistair Morgan's award-winning novel. Set in a secluded cove on South Africa's coast, the film delves into themes of grief, loss, and sadness through its protagonist, a writer struggling to cope with his family's tragic deaths. The story takes a darker turn as he becomes embroiled in a passionate yet fraught relationship with a teenage girl dealing with her own internal struggles. The narrative promises sexual tension and shame amidst the raw emotional turmoil.
