Lives intertwine around Green Lake as a girl learns to sail, a boy fights for first chair, two sisters operate a bed-and-breakfast, and a fisherman is after the catch of his life.

Sierra Falconer’s perceptive debut feature immerses us in the rhythms of life on Green Lake, drawing us into distinct slices of life unfolding. Each chapter introduces new lives and relationships portrayed with subtlety and nuance, capturing the quiet beauty of human connection. Against the backdrop of the lake, the characters experience a profound yearning for something different while discovering new facets of themselves — independence, joy, excitement, and heartache.

Falconer’s impressive sensitivity to both people and place shines through, with cinematography that feels both alluring and deeply introspective. The film leaves a vivid impression of this place — the sounds, colors, and textures of the lake echo — and the characters linger long after our encounter with them ends, sparking curiosity about the lives they continue to lead beyond the frame.—Stephanie Owens

Available in person. Also available online for the public (January 30–February 2) and credentialed press and industry (January 29–February 2).