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As the twins embark on their daily ritual of foraging for food, we witness the boys’ budding curiosity and desire for autonomy, which juxtaposes starkly against their mother's controlling influence. Their innocent adventures quickly take a dangerous turn when their playful rivalry leads to an accident. Following Samuel's tumble down a hill, the looming threat of the outside world becomes alarmingly real.
When June rushes to save her sons, she faces the white-haired figure of a mysterious woman in the forest. This encounter intensifies the film's unease and emphasizes the psychological strain on June. Influenced by her fear of contamination, she nearly sacrifices her children’s safety for a fleeting moment of connection with an ominous presence.