Cove (2012)

After receiving a cryptic letter from his estranged father, Norval travels to his dad’s oceanfront home for what he hopes will be a positive experience. If only he’d known the dark truth about his old man beforehand.

60年代の人気TV番組「わんぱくフリッパー」では調教師として活躍したものの、その後はイルカの保護に目覚め、以来30年以上にわたって世界各地でイルカ解放の運動に身を投じているリック・オバリー氏の活動に密着、和歌山県太地町で行われているイルカ漁に対する抗議行動の行方を追っていく。

Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

When the infamous Skull killer returns to Beansboro after a six-month period of silence, Detective Lockwood must race against the clock to keep his beloved town and family safe.