For Those in Peril

The events unfold in a contemporary rural setting in Scotland, where a small fishing community faces loss and suspicion after a mysterious accident. Flashbacks reveal family and village dynamics over recent years, while present events follow Aaron’s desperate search. The period feels post-industrial, with limited resources and a tight-knit network of families.

A remote Scottish coastal fishing village forms the backdrop for the story. The harsh seascape and tight-knit community shape how locals respond to tragedy and how the sea dominates daily life. The seafront, docks, and weather-worn houses reflect a life built around fishing and memory.

💔 Grief & Loss

The film centers on the unspoken pain of losing loved ones and the difficulty of accepting death. Aaron’s community ostracizes him after five fishermen die, yet the memory of Michael haunts him. The story explores how grief can distort memory and push someone toward dangerous obsessions.

🔍 Obsession

Aaron’s fixation on locating Michael drives his actions and isolates him from others. His pursuit blends longing with delusion, blurring the line between hope and danger. Relationships, especially with Jane, fracture under the weight of this compulsion.

🐟 Myth & Survival

A bedtime tale about a red fish Devil frames how the village interprets danger and salvation. The story surfaces as a haunting motif that foreshadows the eventual revelation that Michael may be alive. The sea’s dangers and legends shape the characters’ sense of survival.