Ramshackle House

Ramshackle house follows a determined woman striving to uphold her family s deteriorating estate amid emotional and financial strain. Living at a remote property called Broome s Point, she juggles overwhelming responsibilities while navigating the disarray created by those closest to her. In the early moments, her sense of isolation and discontent rises as she watches the distant joy of others, contrasting her own burdened reality. Her retreat to a secluded natural space reflects a search for peace, a private escape where she allows her inner longing and frustration to surface. In this quiet moment, her encounter with a newcomer adds a sudden twist to her routine, as his unexpected presence in the landscape mirrors her own sense of displacement. Though initial exchanges are cautious and awkward, an undeniable tension begins to form. As she learns unsettling truths about the man s circumstances, her internal world is disrupted again, pulling her into a conflict between rational suspicion and emerging sympathy. This delicate balance between isolation, responsibility, and emotional risk shapes the unfolding narrative, where choices carry weight and uncertainty lingers within each interaction. The story explores how connection can emerge in the midst of personal upheaval and shifting loyalties.