Daughter of the Sea

Daughter of the Sea

Year: 2022

Runtime: 19 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Alexis García

Drama

After the death of her grandfather, a young woman experiences a spiritual awakening when she is called by Yemaya, the orisha Goddess of the Sea

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Timeline & Setting – Daughter of the Sea (2022)

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Time period

Present day

The story unfolds in a contemporary setting that blends drones, submarines, and advanced AI with a mythic lineage tied to Captain Nemo. Historical echoes of 19th-century voyages inform modern conflicts over Nemo's inventions. The narrative moves between real locations and the imagined Lincoln Island as a battleground for control of Nemo's tech.

Location

Harding-Pencroft Academy, San Alejandro, Varuna, Lincoln Island, Palau Trench

Harding-Pencroft Academy sits on a remote bluff along the southern California coast, a marine sciences boarding school. The end-of-year trials unfold on the school yacht Varuna near the fictional city of San Alejandro, before the students sail into open sea. Their journey leads them to Lincoln Island, the hidden refuge where Nemo's legacy resists oblivion and a sentient Nautilus sleeps beneath the lagoon.

🏫 Education at sea 🌊 Ocean frontier 🗺️ Island life

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:06

Main Characters – Daughter of the Sea (2022)

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Ana Dakkar

A 15-year-old student and the story's central heroine, Ana navigates freshman-year trials and leadership under fire. As Captain Nemo's fourth great-granddaughter, she inherits the ability to operate Nemo's advanced technology aboard the Nautilus, and she must balance curiosity with responsibility.

🧭 Protagonist 🌊 Oceanic 🎓 Student

Dev Dakkar

Ana's older brother and a 17-year-old senior who appears dead but is revealed to be collaborating with the rival Land Institute. His actions reveal family conflict and a willingness to sacrifice others for loyalty to his own agenda.

⚔️ Rival 💔 Family ties

Dr. Theodosius Hewett

The elderly Theoretical Marine Science teacher who leads the freshmen during the trials and reveals Nemo's true legacy. He battles pancreatic cancer and ultimately goes comatose, serving as the catalyst that pushes Ana to take command.

🧪 Mentor 🌊 Scientist

Gemini “Gem” Twain

A classmate assigned as Ana's bodyguard, Gem is loyal and pragmatic, helping the group endure the dangers of sea battles and Land Institute tactics. His role emphasizes allegiance and protection under chaotic circumstances.

🛡️ Protector

Luca Barsanti

Caretaker on Lincoln Island who, with Ophelia Artemesia, hosts the students and reveals the Nautilus's dormancy and the island's secrets. He carries a lineage linked to early inventors and acts as a stabilizing guide through the voyage.

🏝️ Island life 🧭 Guide

Ophelia Artemesia

Luca's wife on Lincoln Island who helps welcome and protect the students. She helps reanimate Nemo's technologies and introduces the crew to the untouched Nautilus, blending domestic warmth with frontier mystery.

🏝️ Island life 🧭 Guide

Jupiter

An orangutan living on Lincoln Island who has learned to cook by watching The Great British Bake Off, offering comic relief and practical support to the students.

🐵 Animal ally

Romeo

A giant octopus encountered by Ana and the Nautilus crew, who becomes a friendly ally aiding their repairs and escape during the pursuit by the Aronnax.

🐙 Creature ally

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:06

Major Themes – Daughter of the Sea (2022)

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🗝️ Legacy

Captain Nemo's long shadow drives the actions of both schools and individuals, framing the rivalry as a struggle over how to use his inventions. The Nautilus represents power that must be governed, not exploited. Ana, as Nemo's descendant, must decide how to unlock or safeguard these technologies for the greater good.

🧭 Leadership

Ana steps into command under grave threat, balancing courage with responsibility and ethical duty. The story emphasizes decisive action under pressure, mentorship from Hewett, and the weight of ancestral expectations guiding her choices.

⚔️ Conflict

A long-running feud between Harding-Pencroft and Land Institute erupts into full-sea warfare, including abductions and treachery. The stakes extend beyond personal glory to the fate of Nemo's technology and its impact on global power balance.

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

The Nautilus is an advanced, nearly sentient AI that challenges human control and ethics. Its presence deepens the mystery surrounding Nemo's inventions and raises questions about guardianship versus exploitation in times of crisis.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:06

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