The Old Man and the Sea

Scarred by relentless time and a long string of bad luck, white-haired Cuban fisherman Santiago swallows his pride every afternoon when he returns home empty-handed; 84 days without a catch could break the spirit of most men. However, Santiago cannot afford defeat. And on the 85th day--a warm, rosy morning of September, the month of the big fish--Santiago sails out to sea as usual; with a bit of luck, his fresh, sweet-tasting sardines, hooked through both eyes, can guarantee success. Then, under the hot midday sun, the longed-for miracle happens: Santiago has hooked an iridescent, 18-feet black marlin, the answer to his prayers. But as a fierce battle of wills commences, the question emerges: what happens if the lean predatory fish is the least of indomitable Santiago's problems?