The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr Punch

A young boy's summer at his grandfather's seaside arcade takes a sinister turn when he encounters a mysterious Punch and Judy Man and a woman portraying a mermaid. The violent puppet show triggers buried memories of his family's past, leading to a feverish intertwining of lives. As disturbing mysteries and half-truths unravel, the boy is forced to confront dark family secrets of violence, betrayal, and guilt.