Rickety boats setting out into the dark waters of the Mediterranean are the scene of hundreds of thousands of people’s struggle for survival. Refugees fleeing war and poverty are trying to cling to an uncertain future on European shores. Directed by Fabio Palmieri, this short film addresses the issue from a quiet and unsettling distance, without laying bare the cold reality of the human tragedy unfolding. Based on real events, the narrative traces the trail of human lives lost among lifeless mannequins. Blending with the sound of waves crashing on the shore, this documentary leaves the viewer face-to-face with a heavy atmosphere where easy answers are hard to find.