Nakom
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**Nominated for the prestigious 2017 John Cassevetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards**
Set in present day Ghana, Nakom follows Iddrisu, a talented medical student who is summoned home by his sister after their father's sudden death. Iddrisu reluctantly returns home to the village of Nakom, buries his father and temporarily assumes the head of the impoverished household and farm, inheriting not only the delicate task of planting a successful crop but also a debt left by the deceased patriarch that could destroy the family. Attempting to maintain part of his studies from the confines of a small hut, Iddrisu becomes increasingly frustrated with the incessant physical and emotional needs of those around him, the demanding toil of the land and lack of rain. A contentious relationship with his uncle Napolean, to whom the sizeable debt is owed, is further complicated by the unplanned pregnancy of Napolean s granddaughter who was sent to live with Iddrisu's family. As the new patriarch grapples with tradition and familial duty, he is met with varying shades of contempt by both family and villagers who compare him with his father expecting a resemblance. Iddrisu's patience and wisdom are tempered by the strange paradox created by his faith in God and desire for control, the latter of which he cannot have so long as he stays in Nakom. As circumstances swell, Iddrisu suddenly begins to realize that no future for him exists in the place where he is needed the most, even despite an offer by the village Chieftain to remain in Nakom to become an elder and marry his daughter.
Review
NOMINATED - John Cassevetes Award - Independent Spirit Awards
NOMINATED - Best First Feature - Berlin International Film Festival
NOMINATED - New Director's Competition - Seattle International Film Festival
WINNER - Audience Award - Durban International Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION - New Directors/New Films
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Hong Kong International Film Festival ---
ASIN: B077SY1TST
VSKU: DBV.B077SY1TST.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Jacob Ayanaba|T.W. Pittman|Kelly Daniela Norris
Binding: Dvd
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!
ASIN: B077SY1TST
VSKU: DBV.B077SY1TST.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Jacob Ayanaba|T.W. Pittman|Kelly Daniela Norris
Binding: Dvd
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!
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