Kaia and the Tide follows a young marine biology student, Kaia, who arrives in a traditional fishing village to promote ocean conservation. Believing she knows what’s best, she attempts to change local practices through her own methods, but her efforts are met with resistance and misunderstanding. After a pivotal turning point, Kaia begins to realize that true conservation doesn’t come from confrontation, but from empathy, respect, and collaboration. The story explores her journey from pride to humility, from isolation to connection, and reflects on how harmony between people and nature is built through listening and shared purpose.
This small boat, inherited from Marinus’s family, has been his longtime companion at sea. Simple and well-worn, it carries the memory of home and reflects his deep bond with the ocean.
The lighthouse is Marinus’s home, standing quietly on a remote stretch of coast. He has lived there for many years, using it as both a refuge and a watchpoint over the sea. Though distant from the village, the lighthouse is often visited by locals, making it a quiet but constant link between Marinus and the community.
Kaia lives in a multi-story old house once owned by a collector, located at the edge of the village not far from the lighthouse. Each floor holds a different kind of collection—nautical tools, natural specimens, and odd trinkets—creating a space rich with character and mystery. Quiet yet inspiring, the house becomes both her workspace and her first point of connection to the town’s past.
Kaia
Kaia is a young marine biology student with a deep love for the ocean. Curious, disciplined, and idealistic, she’s driven by a desire to protect nature—sometimes stubborn, but always sincere in her efforts to make a difference.
Marinus
Marinus is a quiet, reserved fisherman who, despite his youthful appearance, has lived in the village for a long time. He lives alone in a lighthouse and moves with a calm, steady rhythm—deeply attuned to the sea and shrouded in quiet mystery.
