Yilmaz and Aslan are two fisherman cousins who live on an island called Bozcaada, an island located on the west coast of Turkey. Cousins work on the same ship. Towards the end of the fishing season, Aslan discovers a lobster cave.

A contemplative voyage through the ebbs and flows of masculinity and isolation, Breakwater merges subdued narratives with vibrant visuals, crafting a cinematic tapestry that speaks volumes in its restraint. Against a backdrop of male rivalry, its atmosphere of simmering tension captivates.