52' (ENG), 45' (GER)

At the center of the story are not anonymous animals, but unforgettable individuals: Ferdi, an experienced dolphin mother with a dorsal fin scarred by a shark attack. Laura, the reef’s endlessly curious “tourist favorite.” And Lia, a young calf growing up before the camera’s eyes. Together with marine biologists and professional divers, the filmmakers observe their friendships, enigmatic communication and astonishing abilities in the everyday life of a tropical coral kingdom. The team captures rare and spectacular behavior: dolphins using special corals as a natural pharmacy against skin infections, maintaining lifelong social bonds, sleeping with only half their brain asleep at a time, and using streams of bubbles like weapons during hunts. Even elusive humpback dolphins suddenly appear among them. Set among breathtaking coral reefs, mysterious night dives and deeply emotional encounters, this documentary reveals an underwater society full of curiosity, affection, conflict and joy.