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Fishing Without Nets (2014)
Director: Cutter Hodierne
Cast: Abdikani Muktar, Abdi Siad, Abduwhali Faarah, Reda Kateb
Runtime109 min
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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 While his wife and child wait for him in Yemen, an outdated and fragile satellite phone is his only connection to all he truly values.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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Fishing Without Nets received praise from critics for its nuanced portrayal of Somali piracy. The film earned the Directing Award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, recognizing director Cutter Hodierne's skilled storytelling. With an IMDb rating of 6.4 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 70%, the film seems to have found a receptive audience among viewers.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven thrillers will appreciate the unique perspective and nuanced performances in Cutter Hodierne's 2014 film 'Fishing Without Nets', which follows a principled Somali father who turns to piracy to support his family.
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Fishing Without Nets is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Cutter Hodierne. The film stars Abdikani Muktar, Abdi Siad, Abdiwali Farrah, Abdikhadir Hassan, Reda Kateb and Idil Ibrahim.
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