The World Unseen

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In a tightly knit community of South Asians in South Africa, the people live in limbo between the stark racial poles of apartheid. They have been able to carve out a delicate peace with the exception of Amina. She is a rebel. In fact, she owns a cafe that serves all the neighborhood social outlaws. It is the only place in town to have any fun, and of course, this infuriates the apartheid police. However, Amina is more than a match for the cops, but she does have other personal weaknesses. When she first sets eyes on Miriam, she is suddenly as shy as a schoolgirl. Miriam is married but fascinated by this unconventional woman who shows her so much attention. In time, Amina gains the courage to invite Miriam for driving lessons. Alone together in the car, the two women can only surrender to the inevitable.

Cast
Grethe Fox as Madeleine
Nandana Sen as Rehmat
Parvin Dabas as Omar
Sheetal Sheth as Amina
Lisa Ray as Miriam


Detail Info
Director Shamim Sarif
Writer Shamim Sarif Source Material (from novel: "The World Unseen")
Producer Hanan Kattan
Editor David Martin
Music Richard Blackford
Running Time 1 hr. 44 min.
Release Date Nov 7th, 2008 (limited