Greece is deeply missed by Luca (10), a young Greek immigrant living in Cargèse, on the Corsican coast. The boy finds solace in training and obsessing over freediving, an ancient sport that involves diving on a single breath. But his father, Alex (39), a former champion haunted by the life he left behind and the recent loss of his wife at sea during a dive, forbids him from continuing after a series of reckless behaviors. Struggling to fit in with the village and at odds with his father, Luca is at his breaking point. He's ready to risk everything to prove he’s got what it takes… and make the ultimate dive.

Christos Kardana is a screenwriter and director with dual Greek Cypriot and British nationality. Originally a marine biology graduate, he worked in dive exploration and underwater camerawork before transitioning to storytelling.

His work has been supported by the CineStory Foundation, the British Film Institute, and the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowship. He was selected for Creative Europe’s Midpoint Institute Writers Room, BFI Network x BAFTA Crew, and Seriencamp Conference for TV series development.

Christos’ latest short film, 'Icarus', is a UK–France–Belgium co-production, made with the participation of France TV and the CNC. His feature film 'Burning Sea' is in development with Grasp The Nettle (UK), Early Day Films (UK), and Graal (Greece).

2025, Brussels Short Film Festival, National Competition

2025, Tirana International Film Festival, Live Action – Official Competition

2025, Arte Mare – Bastia Mediterranean Film Festival, Winner — Jury Prize (Fiction, Corsican Competition) & CCAS Fiction Award

2025, Athens International Film Festival,Greek Short Stories – In Competition

2026, Manchester Film Festival,International Competition

2026, European Film Festival Of Lille,Official Competition

2026, Festival Music & Cinema Marseille,Official Short Film Competition (Fiction)

2026, Kaş International Film Festival, Underwater Short Film Competition

2026, Yerevan Short Film Festival, International Competition

2026, Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival, National Competition