In an atmosphere of fog and melancholy, a young woman named Anna, marked by a complicated past, returns to the life of her father, an old sailor named Chris. After years of separation, Anna longs to chart a new course, but her arrival unleashes old tensions and hidden secrets. Chris, struggling with guilt for having abandoned her, is forced to confront his own history of failures and disappointments, while Anna attempts to reintegrate into a society that judges her for her past.
Her encounter with an attractive but troubled driver named Mat, who is drawn to her beauty and undeniable strength, complicates matters even further. As Anna yearns for love and acceptance, she must also contend with the ghosts of her past choices and the harsh reality of her life as a woman in a patriarchal world.
The sea becomes a tumultuous symbol of hope and despair; it is the backdrop of her dreams and longings. With each wave crashing on the shore, Anna fights to find her voice and her place in a world that seems to deny her both. Tormented by the quest for redemption and affection, her story oscillates between light and darkness, revealing profound truths about love, family, and the struggle for dignity in a hostile environment. Anna's journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the desperate need for belonging.