Fishing Without Nets

Story

Synopsis

In Somalia, principled, young husband and father Abdi turns to piracy to support his family. While his wife and child wait for him in Yemen, an outdated and fragile satellite phone is his only connection to all he truly values. Abdi and his fellow pirates hit the high seas and capture a French oil tanker, demanding a hefty ransom. During the long, tedious wait for the cash to arrive, Abdi forges a tentative friendship with one of the hostages. When some of the pirates resort to violence, Abdi must make dramatic choices to determine his course.

Director

Cutter Hodierne

Writers

John Hibey, Cutter Hodierne, David Burkman

Language

Somali

Country

Kenya, Somalia, United States of America

Release date

30 July 2014

Ensemble

Cast

• Abdikani Muktar

• Abdi Siad

  Blacky

• Abduwhali Faarah

  China Boy

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  Reda Kateb

  Victor

• Idil Ibrahim

  Idil

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  Éric Godon

  Captain Charlie