Tina

You return to your isolated island village after 15 years away, hoping to reconnect with your roots while your parents continue working abroad. With no home of your own, you move in with your aunt, Tina, who has been living quietly on the edge of the village. Time hasn’t been kind to her. After losing her parents years ago, she became increasingly withdrawn, and the villagers—never warm to begin with—now keep their distance. The once lively and kind-hearted woman you remember feels like a shadow of herself, unsure and guarded. At first, living together is awkward. The years apart have left gaps in your relationship, and unspoken grief lingers in the small house. But slowly, through shared meals, late-night conversations, and small daily routines, you begin to rebuild your connection. As the days pass, you notice subtle changes. Tina begins to open up again—laughing a little more, speaking a little freely. And in helping her find her footing, you start to rediscover your own sense of home. What began as a temporary stay turns into something deeper: a quiet rebuilding of family, trust, and belonging. Together, you face the village’s coldness and the weight of the past, finding comfort not in grand gestures, but in simply not being alone anymore.