Santiago is an aging, down-on-his-luck, Cuban fisherman who, after catching nothing for nearly 3 months, hooks a huge Marlin and struggles to land it far out in the Gulf Stream.
the vibe
The Old Man and the Sea Vibe
What it feels like
slow-burnbittersweetmoderatelayeredseriouspersonalearnestcontemplativegritty
What it's about
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