People of The Sea
Director Dânia Lucas
Countries Portugal
Duration 33 min
Synopsis
Surrounded by troubled waters, but never doubting their faith, the “people of the sea” struggle for each man’s survival, hoping that tomorrow will again bring them their daily bread. Dividing their time between their home and their boat, they are absent husbands and fathers, who are afraid, who have trouble expressing themselves. With silent and focussed gazes, they define the sea as a mysterious force. As their wrinkles deepen, they observe the boat's bow breaking the majestic waves, raising their rough, calloused hands to the heavens, asking for the Virgin Mary’s protection.
Surrounded by troubled waters, but never doubting their faith, the “people of the sea” struggle for each man’s survival, hoping that tomorrow will again bring them their daily bread. Dividing their time between their home and their boat, they are absent husbands and fathers, who are afraid, who have trouble expressing themselves. With silent and focussed gazes, they define the sea as a mysterious force. As their wrinkles deepen, they observe the boat's bow breaking the majestic waves, raising their rough, calloused hands to the heavens, asking for the Virgin Mary’s protection.