Abraham (2015)

If everyone listens, but no one hears, everyone looks, but none see

Abraham (2015) poster

Abraham, a dedicated husband and father, struggles to provide for his young wife, Katie, and their four-year-old daughter. But, through his creative determination, he finds patronage in Jong Jans and Jong's wife, Almeri. Abraham and Katie settle into their new home, working for Jong and Almeri, but Katie's battles with mental illness and alcoholism rock the boat. Abraham staunchly supports his wife, but his own ambitions as an artist make him restless. Abraham is a dreamer who wishes to rise above his station in life and make his mark on the world, but the realities of his circumstances get in the way of happiness. In Afrikaans language with English subtitles.

Director: Jans Rautenbach
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Riku Lätti
Cinematography: Koos Roets
Production: KykNet
Country: South Africa
Language: Afrikaans
Original Language: af

Themes

Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

alcoholism

More Films by Director: Jans Rautenbach
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abraham about?
Abraham, a dedicated husband and father, struggles to provide for his young wife, Katie, and their four-year-old daughter. But, through his creative determination, he finds patronage in Jong Jans and Jong's wife, Almeri. Abraham and Katie settle into their new home, working for Jong and Almeri, but Katie's battles with mental illness and alcoholism rock the boat. Abraham staunchly supports his wife, but his own ambitions as an artist make him restless. Abraham is a dreamer who wishes to rise above his station in life and make his mark on the world, but the realities of his circumstances get in the way of happiness. In Afrikaans language with English subtitles.
Who directed Abraham?
Abraham was directed by Jans Rautenbach.
Who stars in Abraham?
Abraham stars Hannes Muller, Franci Swanepoel, Chantell Phillipus, Jill Levenberg, Frans Lucas.
How long is Abraham?
Abraham has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Abraham?
Abraham is a Drama film.
Where was Abraham produced?
Abraham was produced in South Africa.
What are the themes of Abraham?
The themes of Abraham include: Addiction and Recovery.