The Abyss Boys
The Abyss Boys  is a 2009 short film directed by Jan-Hendrik Beetge. It won the Best Short Film award at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Synopsis 
Set in the slums of a small fishing community on the southern coast of South Africa, illegal abalone poaching has become a dangerous activity for two young brothers: Jimmy and AB. Jimmy fled the dangerous lifestyle despite his talent as a diver. When AB becomes entangled with Gonyama, a violent gangster, Jimmy devises a plan to liberate AB from the gang lifestyle and provide the pair with a fresh start. However, when Jimmy is given an opportunity to escape, nothing can prepare him for what comes next.

Awards 
Africa Movie Academy Awards 2010

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2009 films
Best Short Film Africa Movie Academy Award winners
South African short films
2009 short films