In 'An Island,' a reflective and contemplative narrative unfolds through the life of Samuel, a lighthouse keeper on a remote island off the coast of an unnamed African country. Samuel's solitary existence is disrupted when he discovers a survivor among the typically lifeless bodies of refugees that wash ashore—a survivor who awakens his long-suppressed memories and guilt. As he cares for the stranger, Samuel is haunted by his past as a political prisoner, his country's turbulent history of colonial exploitation, revolution, and its cyclical suffering under tyranny. Karen Jennings crafts a poignant exploration of land ownership, belonging, and the human cost of displacement, framing a profound meditation on home and identity against a background of political tumult and personal regret.