Fragile as the World

A secluded forest becomes Vera and João's sanctuary, a quiet refuge from family and school pressures. The forest acts as a witness to their vow, offering shelter and a sense of belonging beyond the outside world. They also drift on a boat, a liminal space between land and water that mirrors the fragility and intensity of their bond.

🌿 Nature & Sanctuary

The forest is more than a backdrop; it is a living confidant that absorbs their joys and fears. It offers freedom and escape while testing their resilience as Vera grows physically weaker. Vera’s memory of praying to Mother Nature to open a path roots the story in a blend of myth and reality. Their bond takes on a ritual, sacramental atmosphere that transcends ordinary romance.

💞 Love & Restraint

Vera and João navigate looming family expectations, friendships, and obligations that threaten to pull them apart. Their plan to withdraw from the world asserts their agency through love, even as it risks isolation. The narrative explores how far devotion can carry two people when confronted with illness, societal norms, and the possibility of losing each other.

⏳ Time & Ambiguity

Time stretches as years pass and the couple’s path remains unfinished. A child glimpses them and learns the mystery of whether they are alive, while the mother instructs the child to go back to sleep, leaving their fate open to interpretation. The ending invites reflection on whether some bonds endure beyond time, even when the world cannot confirm them.