Logline: A self-destructive alcoholic’s descent into darkness is halted when a mysterious woman’s enchanted flask induces a month-long coma, revealing a haunting future that forces him to confront the devastating consequences of his addiction and abuse.
Cast:
- Chichi Daisy as (Grace)
- Samirah Chanda as (Ava)
- Mutale Kabalika as (Themba)
- Milambo Mizinga as (Zaliwa)
- Owas Ray Mwape as (Chilumba)
Distribution Rights: Available for international licensing
Contact for Licensing: licensing@afrigop.tv
Title: The Flask
Genre: Psychological Drama, Supernatural Thriller
Director: Maxwell Mwape
Runtime: 1h 50m
Rating: 16+
Language: English
Format: HD
Release Date: November 2024
Synopsis:
Themba, a successful businessman, masks his inner turmoil with liquor, perpetuating a cycle of abuse that threatens to destroy his family. His wife, Grace, and daughter, Ava, suffer in silence. One fateful night, Themba encounters a mysterious woman at a club. She presents him with a flask, its contents shrouded in mystery. Unbeknownst to Themba, this flask holds the key to his redemption or destruction. Upon drinking from the flask, Themba plunges into a coma, suspended in a realm between reality and the afterlife. Here, he witnesses the catastrophic consequences of his actions:
– His family disintegrates, fragmented by his addiction.
– Ava’s innocence is shattered, mirroring her father’s destructive path.
– Grace seeks solace in the arms of another, forsaking their crumbling marriage.
As Themba awakens from his coma, he’s forever changed. The visions haunt him, fueling a desperate quest for redemption. Will he break the cycle of abuse and addiction, or will the damage already done prove irreversible?