Set in a decaying seaside village scarred by the relentless march of economic development, the film weaves environmental conflict into its narrative fabric. Through intimate family dynamics, the director subtly mirrors the mounting tensions between communities and the natural world—a reflection of the pressing ecological crises unfolding in our contemporary society.
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