Director's Bio:

Frankie Sooknanan, A Suriname native with an Indo-Guyanese background, moved to New York in 1991. He graduated NYU'S school of Education in May 2003. 'Sacrifice' is his first feature film project. He's currently scripting and rehearsing for the upcoming sitcom 'Happy Together' and has already been cast for several productions in 2005.

Film Synopsis:

'Sacrifice' tells the story of an immigrant Indo-Guyanese family struggling to adapt to the American way of life. Their troubles surmount when the daughter, and aspiring dancer, falls in love with her older brothers' best friend. Only then does the family realize that happiness does not come without making sacrifices.

  
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