In the heart of Łeba, surrounded by wind, salt, and the smell of smoke, Miecia has been running a cult fish smokehouse for four decades. This place isn't just a business—it's her lifeblood, her calling, and the meaning of everyday life. Thanks to her, the smokehouse has become a local legend, and she herself—a larger-than-life figure. For many residents, she's not just a neighbor or a boss—she's the Queen of Łeba, flesh and blood, with a character as sharp as the smoke from a furnace. But even the strongest have to stop sometimes. When her health begins to take its toll, Miecia faces a difficult question: how to find herself outside of work, which for years has been everything? "Bałtyk" is a story of strength, passion, and a delicate moment of suspension—somewhere between what was and what may yet be. In the background: unique seaside folklore and a vacation that tastes like freshly smoked fish—simple, strong, and authentic. The whole thing is seasoned with a pinch of sharp humor, characteristic of Miecia. Miecia lives a full Baltic life, guided by her own philosophy, developed over the years – because, as she herself repeats: "I won't live my whole life!" Iga Lis's brilliant documentary debut is a bittersweet, warm and brilliantly cheerful portrait of a woman who has lived her entire life for others and is now trying to remember who she is to herself.