I 10

With the sea and the urban Algarve as a background, we follow a complete cycle of the life of a special shellfish called PERCEBES, goose barnacle in Portuguese. From their formation, to the dish, in this journey, we cross different contexts that allow us to better understand this region and those who live there.

In his village where bread is scarce, Ousseynou, a former fisherman, finds stability by selling stale bread. The opening of his sister-in-law's bakery creates an unspoken tension between them, jeopardizing his business and family role.

While recovering from top surgery, Mad struggles with wanting the attention of their partner and accepting the help of their mother.

Teenagers climb up on a dilapidated rooftop, using fireworks to fully ignite the night, venting their frustrations with life. As Guangzhou is welcoming the 2008 Beijing Olympic torch, this “Burning Night” also embraces some hidden collective anger amid the cheers. Like fireworks flashing through tumultuous times, these marginalized youths intertwine their expectations of the vast…

Local boy, Peter, is trying to find the source of the metallic sound that haunts the village. When he shares his footage with an old woman it sparks memories of a bear that roamed the hills during her childhood.