This fable of life in a Senegalese fishing village conceals a great deal of artistry in the simplicity of its telling. Here, the real and the supernatural coexist peacefully, but Young Mbanik ignores the spirits; he attempts to conquer bad weather and the ocean and save the village on his own. His fate, however, may rest not with the gods, but with the other villagers. Shuttling deftly between tribal and individual concerns, this engaging and offbeat film also features music by the acclaimed performer Youssou N'Dour.