A team of ethnobotanists must catalog one of the world's most important natural history collections, while a bird watcher ends up recording a long-forgotten sound. This recording is the origin of an exploration of the endless effects of colonialism on the way we perceive nature today.
It's summer on a farm in Cyprus. Valeria, a reclusive young writer, spends her days focused on her work. One evening, she meets Antigone at a party. Antigone is outgoing and carefree, contrasting with Valeria’s reserved nature. Amid the sunlit fields and beaches, Valeria and Antigone grow closer, discovering the beauty of a newfound desire. This bond helps Valeria grow and find new inspiration for her writing.
On a Quiet Day follows Olivia and her mother on a road trip through Cyprus, where fading memories and unresolved tensions shape their relationship. As her mother’s dementia progresses, Olivia seeks to reconnect, but the complexities of their bond begin to surface. Set against the Mediterranean landscape, the film explores memory, family, and the emotional weight of the past.
