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The narrative interweaves coastal folklore about a perilous rock that lured ships to wreck with a sea voyage in which a small crew navigates the archipelago by night. Tension arises from practical preparations and cautious maneuvers, alongside signs of contested authority, local claims, and plans for resistance. Scenes alternate between vivid maritime description, communal superstition, and presentation of legal and political documents, producing a layered portrait of seafaring life, memory, and the uneasy relationship between folk tradition and formal power.
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