The Fishers of M...

Synopsis

Set on an ecologically vital island in a Southeast Asian delta, entirely under protection, the film enters a landscape rich in wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles. Fishing families set out on journeys lasting weeks to catch crabs found in abundance among dense mangrove forests, facing the dangers that lie hidden in the muddy creeks. The documentary follows a couple who have to leave their school-age daughter behind in the village as they set off, opening a window onto a floating community struggling to make a living together. As we witness the lives of these resilient fishers, we begin to see their deep connection to both their environment and spiritual world, and everything that moves across this water-bound landscape.