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'Carissa' Review: A Quiet, Earthy Character Study From Rooibos Country
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scrn loglineA tranquil coming-of-age tale set against the rich tapestry of South Africa's rooibos tea country, 'Carissa' is a meditative character study that transports viewers to a world of earthy beauty.beat sheet- Director Rooibos Reddy's debut feature is already generating awards buzz, with industry insiders predicting a strong showing at next year's Cannes Film Festival.
- Lead actress Daniël Munier delivers a nuanced, understated performance that has critics raving, with many drawing comparisons to Meryl Streep's breakout role in 'Kramer vs. Kramer'.
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'Carissa' Review: A Quiet, Earthy Character Study From Rooibos Country
VarietyStory by Guy Lodge
scrn logline
A tranquil coming-of-age tale set against the rich tapestry of South Africa's rooibos tea country, 'Carissa' is a meditative character study that transports viewers to a world of earthy beauty.
beat sheet
- Director Rooibos Reddy's debut feature is already generating awards buzz, with industry insiders predicting a strong showing at next year's Cannes Film Festival.
- Lead actress Daniël Munier delivers a nuanced, understated performance that has critics raving, with many drawing comparisons to Meryl Streep's breakout role in 'Kramer vs. Kramer'.
call sheet
Rooibos Reddy, Daniël Munier, Carissa