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The Abyss Boys

2009 South African film

The Abyss Boys is a 2009 short film directed by Jan-Hendrik Beetge. It won the Best Short Film award at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[1][2][3]

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Synopsis

Set in the slums of a small fishing community on the southern coast of South Africa, illegal abalone poaching has become a dangerous activity for two young brothers: Jimmy and AB. Jimmy fled the dangerous lifestyle despite his talent as a diver. When AB becomes entangled with Gonyama, a violent gangster, Jimmy devises a plan to liberate AB from the gang lifestyle and provide the pair with a fresh start.[4] However, when Jimmy is given an opportunity to escape, nothing can prepare him for what comes next.

Awards

References

  1. [1]
    "Abyss Boys Short Film". hollywood.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  2. [2]
    "The Abyss Boys". hansmusic.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  3. [3]
    "The Abyss Boys". screenafrica.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  4. [4]
    "The Abyss Boys". African Film Festival, Inc. 13 February 2012.


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