In Chad’s Batha region, life gathers around a solitary well where nomadic and settled residents converge. A devastating drought has destroyed livelihoods, with livestock gone and even village huts dismantled to keep animals alive. Once a sign of permanence, the community now mirrors the desert’s unforgiving vastness. At its center, Youssif reflects: how far must one go to preserve tradition, and when does survival demand change? A focused, compelling portrait of resilience in a land where every choice carries weight.