In this intimate and emotionally resonant drama from writer-director Natalie Ruiz Varela, a young woman grapples with the disorienting aftermath of a life-altering loss, struggling to find her footing both on land and within herself. The story follows a protagonist played by Carli Bertonneau, whose quiet determination is tested as she navigates the unpredictable currents of grief and isolation. Surrounded by a small but impactful ensemble cast including Fatima Camacho, Andy Strode, Calliah Sophie Estrada, and Dana Sakr, she confronts the subtle yet profound ways that relationships shift when the ground beneath one’s feet feels unstable. Set against a backdrop of coastal solitude, the film’s tone is contemplative and raw, capturing the slow, often painful process of rebuilding a sense of self. With a tight runtime of just twelve minutes, Sea Legs delivers a powerful, visually poetic exploration of resilience, vulnerability, and the fragile, unsteady steps toward emotional recovery. It is a quietly compelling portrait of learning to stand again when the world seems determined to keep you off balance.