The Dark

The action centers on a coastal town in Wales, where rugged cliffs and a moody seafront frame the drama. The landscape blends stormy seas, fog, and a small community’s folklore. Annwyn is portrayed as a sepia-toned, misty alternate reality tied to Welsh myth, accessed through the cliffside memories and sacrifices.

👪 Family

The film centers on a troubled mother-daughter relationship, exploring guilt, forgiveness, and the cost of trying to repair a broken bond. Adèlle’s attempt to rescue Sarah triggers the town’s dark legends and questions what a parent is willing to sacrifice for family. The story probes how love can both heal and complicate, especially under the weight of secrecy.

🕯️ Myth & Afterlife

Welsh folklore about Annwyn frames the haunting, turning legends into a living force within the present. The appearance of Ebrill and the ritualistic beliefs surrounding death drive the plot and blur the line between reality and the otherworld. The film uses this mythic layer to explore the consequences of attempting to resurrect what is gone.

🗝️ Sacrifice

Adèlle’s effort to save her daughter costs her own life, raising questions about what redemption means when the price is personal ruin. The narrative builds toward a climactic act of giving up one’s future to secure the possibility of forgiveness. The ending suggests that saving a loved one may come at the ultimate personal sacrifice.