A Very Large Expanse of Sea

A Very Large Expanse of Sea

Shirin’s post-9/11 experience did not offer her a sense of unity as it did among most Americans. After being physically attacked by strangers for wearing a hijab, she struggles trusting others and just wants to be invisible. Her popular outgoing brother convinces her to join a break-dancing club, where she meets Ocean. His attention and kindness confuses her as she struggles to accept that someone may genuinely care about her regardless of her religious beliefs and clothing. Not everyone is accepting of their increasingly closer friendship, proving society still has much to learn and grow.