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When her teenage son, in his final year of school, is suspended after a troubling outburst, his mother, Nadia, is determined to help him, convincing herself he just needs guidance. But as Basil's mental state slowly unravels, she ignores the warning signs, sinking deeper into denial as disaster approaches.

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Wendy Ide Screen International Dec 6
What really impresses in Duraie’s directing choices is how much she manages to convey without dialogue. Repeated close-ups on the faces of both Khoury and Nizar express far more than the mother and son can bring themselves to say with words. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Mar 29
6
"Sink" does have some issues, particularly in the way the narrative extends the mother’s denial for slightly too long. However, as a whole, and as a combination of family drama and commentary on mental health, it ultimately succeeds Go to Full Review Kent Turner Film-Forward.com Nov 1
3/4
Empathetic and ofttimes harrowing. Go to Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Oct 8
4/5
With an unpredictable script [...], superb performances from Khoury and Nizar, and a perfect ending, Duraie's tender, heartbreaking, disquieting film offers all the Nadias out there a life jacket to keep them afloat. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zain Duraie

Director

Clara Khoury

Actor

Mohammad Nizar

Actor

Wissam Tobaileh

Actor

Zain Duraie

Screenwriter

Alaa Alasad

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis When her teenage son, in his final year of school, is suspended after a troubling outburst, his mother, Nadia, is determined to help him, convincing herself he just needs guidance. But as Basil's mental state slowly unravels, she ignores the warning signs, sinking deeper into denial as disaster approaches.
Director
Zain Duraie
Producer
Alaa Alasad
Screenwriter
Zain Duraie
Production Co
Tabi360
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 27m
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