Shabu

A larger-than-life feelgood family film for young and old(er) to enjoy. A hot summer and a boy with a thirst for life, juggling the women in his life, grandma, mom, girlfriend. The Dutch-Caribbean Shabu (14) lives in a block called Paperklip, in a notorious neighborhood of Rotterdam South. He dreams of being a famous musician. In a feel-good documentary, we enter this community through his eyes, vibrant and exuberant, exciting and fun. A colorful loving environment where everyone knows and supports each other.
Shabu needs that support, since he has a big obstacle to overcome this summer; he angered the most import woman in his life; his grandmother. He crashed her car joyriding it while she’s on vacation in Surinam. So, instead of working on his music career he’ll have to pay for the damages done.