Amanda Andrade

A 15-year old girl yearns to see the ocean, but her disability interferes. Unable to travel to the beach with her sister, Marina strikes out on an adventure of her own.

Eight years before Brazilian Sign Language was officially recognized, Flora, a 7-year-old Deaf girl, grows up without linguistic autonomy. Forced to speak Portuguese at home and school, she faces childhood without guidance, affection, voice, or laughter.