Aestivation 2

A sudden heat of memory drapes a small desert town as two strangers cross paths during the hottest season of the year. A young woman fleeing a painful past finds an uneasy ally in a quiet drifter, and together they navigate sun-bleached streets, rusted interiors, and the muffled hum of cicadas. The days stretch into a tense, sunlit vigil where promises flicker like mirages. As secrets surface and loyalties shift, the pair confronts the weight of choices made in desperation and in hope. Through restrained, patient storytelling and tactile imagery, the film explores resilience, connection, and the quiet courage it takes to endure.