We get to follow the Abbas family in England who fight in different ways in a network of family secrets. The father’s total silence about his origins, his childhood and why he left his homeland characterizes the whole family.
A beautiful, melancholy and hopeful meeting with a family, four individuals for two generations. There are secrets, repressed memories and searching for answers. Where do I belong? Says director Astrid Assefa about this year’s Nobel drama.
The last gift is Abdulrazak Gurnah’s eighth novel and his second in Swedish. 2021 Nobel Drama One day, based on this novel, is a stylized reading.
One day from The last gift
By Abdulrazak Gurnah
Translation: Helena Hansson
Playwright: Magnus Lindman
Directed by Astrid Assefa
In the roles: Astrid Assefa, Per Sandberg, Måns Clausen, Frida Bagri
Music: Elise Einarsdotter
Sound technician: Mats Jonsson and Kalle Andersson
Producer Pernilla Kommes
Source: ICELAND NEWS