This is a "what would you do" movie. Both main characters were frustrated, and it's easy to see why. The trials and tests the title refers to become clear as the film progresses.
There's a scene where the bottles come into play by representing an answer to the question both the audience and female lead have regarding the people on the ship. It's quietly effective and well paced.
Styx is not a happy movie, but, like any documentary about major current events, it's one that needed to be made and needs to be discussed.
Side Note: The opening scene was needed as context for her actions and why her orders were difficult to follow.
There's a scene where the bottles come into play by representing an answer to the question both the audience and female lead have regarding the people on the ship. It's quietly effective and well paced.
Styx is not a happy movie, but, like any documentary about major current events, it's one that needed to be made and needs to be discussed.
Side Note: The opening scene was needed as context for her actions and why her orders were difficult to follow.