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On the windswept shore of a small Uruguayan fishing village, a quiet family has built a refuge against the harsh judgments of the wider world. Alex Kraken, fifteen, lives at the intersection of biology and identity, navigating adolescence while carrying the weight of an intersex body that defies easy categorisation. The sea’s relentless rhythm mirrors Alex’s own oscillation between masculine and feminine traits, a tension that has been managed through medication and careful presentation, yet now begins to stir on its own.

The household is held together by Néstor Kraken, a marine biologist whose love for wounded creatures extends to the fragile hopes he has for his child, and Suli, whose protective instincts drive the family’s move from Argentina to this secluded coast. Their home is a space of quiet observation, where scientific curiosity meets tender parental concern, creating an atmosphere that feels both nurturing and slightly restrained, as if every conversation is a tide waiting to turn.

The arrival of friends from Buenos Aires injects a fresh current into the still waters of the Kraken’s life. Among them is Alvaro, a sixteen‑year‑old whose easy charm and understated confidence awaken feelings in Alex that have remained untested. Their connection promises the kind of subtle, lingering tension that can reshape the way a young person sees themselves and the world around them, while also drawing both families into an unspoken dialogue about love, acceptance, and the fluid nature of identity.

In this intimate portrait, the film balances the quiet beauty of coastal life with the undercurrents of personal discovery. The tone is contemplative and lyrical, letting the landscape and the characters’ inner lives speak in hushed, resonant whispers. As the summer days stretch, the audience is invited to linger in the space where family, friendship, and self‑understanding gently converge, hinting at the transformative possibilities that lie just beyond the horizon.

Last Updated: November 25, 2025 at 14:59