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Salvo, a Sicilian fisherman, is devastated by the tragic death at sea of his child during a bath at the "glass beach" and to escape the unbearable pain he leaves his village and goes to work far away as a offshore welder on an oil platform. When he receives news of his father’s stroke, he returns to Sicily to sell his father’s house with the idea of using the proceeds to obtain shared custody of his daughter in Calabria. But here his life will change again thanks to the activities of the catwalks that cross the Strait and the presence of people and unexpected affections, in the landscape of the coasts and villages of Messina and Villa San Giovanni.
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Plot Summary
In a secluded coastal town, a reclusive writer begins to unravel the dark secrets of its inhabitants after a mysterious drowning. As she delves deeper, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of deception where the idyllic facade of the community conceals a disturbing reality. The line between reality and illusion blurs as she confronts her own past and the town's hidden truths.
Critical Reception
The film is anticipated to be a slow-burn psychological thriller, praised for its atmospheric direction and a compelling central performance. Early buzz suggests it will be a visually stunning and intellectually engaging mystery that leaves audiences questioning the nature of truth and perception.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intricate plotting.
Lauded for its strong visual storytelling and evocative setting.
Hailed as a thought-provoking exploration of memory and deception.
Google audience: Audience reception is yet to be determined as the film has not been released.
Fun Fact
The film's primary filming location was a remote, windswept beach in Sardinia, chosen for its dramatic and isolated natural beauty.
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