Woman at Sea

Lili is a runaway. She’s left behind her native France to go in search of freedom, of adventure, of life. Her search takes her to Kodiak, Alaska, home to a ragtag community of fishermen, army vets, and drifters who man the island’s fishing fleet. Despite her tiny frame, faltering English, and lack of experience, Lili lands a job on board the Rebel, the only woman on the boat.

Out on the open sea, everything is heightened: colors are more vivid, sounds are louder, and the work is harder than ...