A cold, bracing wind sweeping across the undulating terrain, remnants of collapsed dwellings, a scene of sorrow and desolation. This is a region that, at first glance, seems inhospitable and uninviting; the conditions here have deteriorated to the extent that the local inhabitants have had to leave, yet for a group of elderly male residents this is their only home and they refuse to abandon it. Nevertheless, once the last ferry leaves the day after tomorrow, what hope will they have of surviving? Instead of giving clear answers to existential questions, this contemplative film by Yulene Olaizola seeks to capture the location’s raw environment in its entirety. The director remains in the background as an observer, respecting the natural character of the landscape captured in her lens and, in doing so, allows her hypnotic work to probe deeply into the chosen setting. The result is a highly engaging piece, further enhanced by its photogenic qualities, which presents a nostalgic but not oppressive portrait of the unique Cape Verde archipelago.