Aloft

The story unfolds in a remote Arctic region of Nunavut, where snow, ice, and expansive landscapes shape the characters’ choices. An isolated hog farm and a subsequent retreat serve as the primary settings for healing rituals and revelations. The harsh environment underscores the fragile balance between belief, desperation, and consequence as lives hinge on the lottery of healing.

🕯️ Faith & Healing

The film centers on belief as a force that promises restoration, often blurring the line between miracle and manipulation. Nana's ability to heal is closely tied to a ritual of structure-building and a lottery system that determines who is saved. The Architect's influence and Nana's own claims create tension about genuine healing versus performed faith, with moral costs for those left behind.

💔 Loss & Guilt

Gully's death becomes a pivot point that devastates Nana and reverberates through Ivan's life. Nana's withdrawal from Ivan after the tragedy compounds his resentment and sense of abandonment. The story examines how guilt reshapes motherhood and family bonds, leaving lasting scars that drive the characters' choices.

🧭 Isolation & Survival

The physical isolation of the hog farm and the frozen wilderness isolates characters mentally and emotionally. Survival depends on faith, stubbornness, or the ability to persevere through grief. The journey to Nana's retreat tests loyalties and reveals what each character is willing to endure to find meaning.