2 young women hiking acorss the moors of Lewis. Lexie (Fiona MacNeil) is on a mission, to fish in the loch where she used to go with her dad. Effie (MJ Deans) is, it seems, relauctantly chumming along, and not happy with the pace her pal expects her to go at. Along the way there are tales of fairies and ghosts and some songs and jokes. All tied in with a mix of happy and sad memories, and delights and fears. And as secrets come out the pair learn about one another, and the mysteries of the land. Ca they make it back safely in the dark, when the mist is swirling and confusing?
This is about the power of myth and how it can relate to real world issues, and about facing up to fears and secrets. Gaelic is woven into the script, which works quite well, but the jokes lack punch, and the narrative loses it's way at times. It's an interesting concept, and well acted by both parties (there is a third actor, but their appearance is brief - and weird), but lacks cohesion and a real conclusion. Enjoyable enough, but not memorable.
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