The story of a family whose mother disappeared 30 years ago, without leaving a trace. Her husband and two sons have reconstructed a life as they could, haunted by this ghost and tortured by questioning. When an unknown young Romanian arrives to bring them what seems to be the pieces that are missing from their story, they now have to face their demons.

Al-Ghoûla, a monstrous ghoul, wants to enjoy a day off at the beach. There, she meets a little girl who builds a sandcastle who will become her accomplice when confronted with a band of turbulent vacationers.