Carissa

A quiet, contemplative coming-of-age story set in a rural village, where a young woman's family dilemma unfolds with gentle tension and emotional weight.

Directed by

Devon Delmar, Jason Jacobs

Genres

Drama

Starring

Gretchen Ramsden, Wilhelmiena Hesselman, Hendrik Kriel

Overview

In a quiet village, a young woman is pushed by her grandmother to apply for a job opportunity on a new golf estate being developed in the mountains. However, when she learns that the estate will be built over her estranged grandfather's rooibos tea lands, she is confronted with a difficult choice.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, coming-of-age, class, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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