After losing her family to a ruthless scamming operation, Elsie takes justice into her own hands by capturing Algie—the man responsible for their deaths—and holding him captive in the basement of her father’s unfinished church. As she subjects him to harsh punishment intertwined with lessons in Jamaican history and Maroon resistance, Elsie is forced to confront the difficult line between justice, vengeance, and forgiveness. Intense, thought-provoking, and deeply rooted in Jamaican social realities, Sweet Rind blends psychological drama with cultural reflection to explore grief, trauma, and the moral complexities of retribution. Directed by Andre Wynter, a Jamaican filmmaker and media producer known for his hands-on approach to storytelling and commitment to developing local creative talent, the film showcases his ability to merge socially conscious themes with emotionally gripping narratives. Sweet Rind received the awards for Best Local Film and Most Original Screenplay at GATFFEST.