A drowning world, one shiny object, and a scientist who simply said 'nah.'
A solitary sailing scientist, assigned to resurrect a drowning world, abandons his task in order to chase the enchanting allure of a shiny object.
Cinematography
Water as character—every frame feels submerged.
Sound
Radio voice as Greek chorus, weirdly comforting.
Acting
McGiver's deadpan desperation sells the absurdity.
Director
Jessica Kourkounis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jessica Kourkounis shot most scenes on her family's actual sailboat during lockdown.
The 'Shiny Sister' character design references 1970s NOAA warning graphics—nostalgia for bureaucratic dread.
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