Eating The Ocean: Desires, Shadows, and the Weight of Secrets

Set in California during the early 2010s, “Eating The Ocean” explores the life of Isaac, a teenage boy struggling with obesity and complex emotions. His feelings for his best friend, Diego, complicate his relationships while he grapples with his compulsive eating habits. The film also portrays Isaac’s mother, Heather, who finds herself entangled in a health supplement pyramid scheme. Her fixation on self-help and wellness obscures the issues brewing within their home. As Diego becomes involved with Laine, a new girl with her own challenges, tensions rise, unraveling the delicate connections binding their lives.