Movie

Siphayo

2016 · 90 min

A slow-burning, uneasy family drama that simmers with resentment and desire, leaving a lingering sense of discomfort.

Overview: A self-made farmer and rice mill owner who faces a rebellion by his two sons when he installs his young mistress as the new woman of the house immediately after the death of his wife. Complicating matters further is the fact that the older son is already living with his common-law wife in the same house.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, betrayal, power, grief
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
betrayal
power
grief
class
Places: countryside
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong