In a grimy, run-down South American produce market, an unexpectedly delicate scene unfolds. A man, aged and hardened, is hunched over a small wooden table, his attention fixed on an assortment of bright, candied fruits in front of him. The table is center-framed, with baskets of vibrant, untouched fruit surrounding it, bringing a stark contrast in color and texture. Soft, diffused daylight filters through the market’s worn awning, highlighting the sticky sweetness of the candy. Shop-owners and customers are moving in the bustling background, yet our man remains unmoving, deeply engrossed. The shot is taken from a low angle, emphasizing his dominance and power in this run-down setting. Slowly, he reaches a wrinkled hand for a piece of sugared papaya, the camera following his hand in extreme focus, the rest blurry. As he brings the candy to his lips, his eyes gaze off screen, leaving us to wonder what lies beyond.