A Spanish restaurant owner living on a French beach for a decade after her six-year-old son vanished. She remains emotionally anchored to his disappearance and becomes deeply entangled with a local teenager who triggers her unresolved trauma.
Madre represents Elena's familial roots and offers warnings about her emotional projection.
Gregory's suspicion creates direct tension, fracturing Elena's peace and community standing.
Lea serves as a trusted local friend who observes and gently questions Elena's choices.
Elena and Joseba co-manage the beach restaurant, sharing daily life and emotional burdens.
Elena projects her lost son onto Jean, forming a deep, obsessive pseudo-familial bond.
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