Against the backdrop of urban Algarve and the sea, this film follows the complete life cycle of a special shellfish.

Yearning to connect with his bandmates and wanting a break from chores, a high school senior heads to the city to escape the expectations of his family, only to be caught in a typhoon. Navigating the fierce storm becomes an unexpected test in his pursuit of his dreams.

Katrina 20: a journey of culture, resilience, and hope—one bead at a time.

Through stop-motion animation and poetry, this film uses land-based artifacts to reflect the desert and the people who withstand harsh distances through rooted traditions of mobility.