Eyewitness

Malta serves as the sun-drenched Mediterranean backdrop for Ziggy’s summer, with a seaside town atmosphere surrounding a working lighthouse. The crowds gather in town to welcome a visiting dignitary, and the harbor, squares, and church district become theaters of danger. The lighthouse itself, perched above the coast, frames the story as a sanctuary that is also a place of pursuit and escape; the catacombs beneath a church add a claustrophobic edge to the chase.

🕵️‍♂️ Truth vs Lies

Ziggy’s reputation as a compulsive liar clashes with the real events he witnesses, forcing characters and audiences to reckon with what is true. The boy’s eyewitness view is dismissed by adults even as the danger becomes undeniable, highlighting how credibility can be unstable. The theme explores memory, perception, and the fragility of trust under pressure.

🔥 Danger & Survival

The plot escalates from a routine summer to a deadly chase when assassins strike in the town. The protagonists improvise defenses, from Molotov cocktails to strategic retreats, to protect Ziggy and escape. The tension builds through car pursuits, gunfire, and the constant threat of capture or death.

🏛️ Authority & Violence

The line between law and danger blurs as uniformed officers participate in the pursuit, and martial law brings a curfew that tightens the noose around the characters. The narrative examines how those in power can misuse authority, even as others in the system try to intervene. The fight against the assassins tests loyalties within the community and the legitimacy of policing.