The Sea Wall

The film depicts a young French widow and her two adolescent children attempting to sustain themselves through rice farming. Their efforts are constantly thwarted by saltwater flooding from the ocean, which destroys their crops each year. In a bid to protect their livelihood, the mother seeks to construct a sea wall, facing significant obstacles from local bureaucracy.

The story also intertwines with the life of the mother’s daughter, Suzanne, whose romantic entanglement with a wealthy Chinese man, Monsieur Jo, adds complexity to their lives. Their potential relationship is challenged by societal racial prejudices, further complicating an already difficult situation. The Sea Wall presents a poignant narrative of resilience against environmental and social challenges.