De la mar las olas vienen narrates Fran's search, a young fishing skipper who investigates the truth about the shipwreck in which his uncle died in the late 80s.

After discovering contradictions between some documents and certain testimonies, an air of mystery begins to surround the matter. Therefore, Fran decides to take the rudder and to explore deep into the issue to find answers. And thus, decipher a past that will allow him to navigate calmly toward the future.

De la mar las olas vienen is an emotional portrait set within a precarious sector (and underrepresented in films) that struggles against all odds. A bittersweet tribute to the sea and the brave souls who harvest its goods.