The theme centers around a 17-year old girl, Elena, who is tempted to dismiss
as futile the hope for love in her life when her mother and father divorce. This fantasy
film pays homage to The Wizard of Oz, with an oceanic mythic savor.
The story is set in contemporary beach culture of Southern California. Elena
escapes the troubles of her home life by retreating to the solitude of the ocean,
where she surfs away her pain. When her father moves out,
Elena unconsciously projects onto her boyfriend, Evan, the negative feelings she
develops for her father. In an intense surf session Elena has a wipe-out, gets hit
on the head with her board and knocked unconscious. She gets pulled underwater, and
when she surfaces, finds herself in a Dali-esque mythical realm where she sets out
on a quest to find what she has lost. Lani, a mermaid, guides her to find herself
and face the sea serpent of the cave.
Written and directed by Wendy Milette
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