A grieving wife embarks on a surreal journey of self-discovery, confronting the ocean's mysteries, fire's power, and her own emotions to reconcile with her past.
""In ‘A Palm Frond’, a deeply introspective tale unfolds as a woman grapples with love, loss, and the mysteries of the sea. On a beach, she stands in a red dress, her demeanour defensive against the crashing waves. At home, conversations with her husband echo, weaving between past truths and fantastical folklore about the Arabian Gulf’s women who punished the sea by burning it. Through vivid dream sequences and poignant memories, the wife’s internal struggle is revealed—an aquarium teeming with life contrasts with the lifelessness of a forgotten vase of roses. Her connection to the ocean intensifies as she symbolically casts away her husband’s belongings and finds solace in the rhythmic tide.
The narrative dances between reality and dreams, where women armed with flaming palm branches wage a mythical battle against the sea. The wife’s journey crescendos in a hauntingly poetic ritual as she confronts her fears and seeks closure, striking the waves with a burning branch. Her actions, driven by a blend of pain and resilience, leave an indelible mark on the vast, indifferent sea, mirroring her quest to navigate the depths of her own heart."