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Carissa

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Carissa is a young woman living with her grandmother Wilhelmiena in a small village nestled in the Cederberg mountains. Wilhelmiena disapproves of Carissa’s lack of ambition and incessant phone use, which fuels their constant bickering. In an attempt to steer Carissa in a different direction, she drags her to a presentation by a business conglomerate, Mont Royale. They plan on taking over the community’s rooibos tea land to build a new luxury golf estate. The company offers education programs for young applicants, which Wilhelmiena sees as an opportunity for Carissa. Unexpectedly, Hendrik, Carissa’s long-absent grandfather, visits one evening. As a rooibos farmer affected by Mont Royale’s takeover, Hendrik offers Carissa the chance to spend time with him in the mountains before the land is gone. Wilhemiena opposes the idea. Nevertheless, Carissa causes trouble for herself and as a result, is driven out of the house by Wilhemiena one evening, compelling her to seek refuge in the mountains as her only available escape.

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Guy Lodge Variety Dec 23
This is a modest narrative of gentle personal revelations that nonetheless feel seismic from the inside. Go to Full Review Paul Emmanuel Enicola The Movie Buff Feb 9
C+
Some sequences breathe with purpose, while others stall, raising the question of whether the movie might have been more effective as a leaner, tighter narrative or even a short film. Go to Full Review Claire Fulton Loud and Clear Reviews 09/05/2024
4.5/5
It’s stunning, thematically and visually, and authentically embraces the place and the people it centres. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Jason Jacobs

Director

Devon Delmar

Director

Gretchen Ramsden

Actor

Wilhelmiena Hesselman

Actor

Hendrik Kriel

Actor

Elton Landrew

Actor

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Synopsis Carissa is a young woman living with her grandmother Wilhelmiena in a small village nestled in the Cederberg mountains. Wilhelmiena disapproves of Carissa’s lack of ambition and incessant phone use, which fuels their constant bickering. In an attempt to steer Carissa in a different direction, she drags her to a presentation by a business conglomerate, Mont Royale. They plan on taking over the community’s rooibos tea land to build a new luxury golf estate. The company offers education programs for young applicants, which Wilhelmiena sees as an opportunity for Carissa. Unexpectedly, Hendrik, Carissa’s long-absent grandfather, visits one evening. As a rooibos farmer affected by Mont Royale’s takeover, Hendrik offers Carissa the chance to spend time with him in the mountains before the land is gone. Wilhemiena opposes the idea. Nevertheless, Carissa causes trouble for herself and as a result, is driven out of the house by Wilhemiena one evening, compelling her to seek refuge in the mountains as her only available escape.
Director
Jason Jacobs, Devon Delmar
Screenwriter
Jason Jacobs, Devon Delmar
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Afrikaans
Runtime
1h 29m