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 (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."