Beneath The Wind is a character based short documentary that follow the life of an expat living in Borneo. Gary has 'dropped out' of teaching to try to find a more fulfilling way of life. The film also explores his relationship with the place in which he now finds himself. A year in Gary's life is distilled in 15 minute. The film depicts not only his wonder and joy of living in Borneo, but also his struggles to eek out a living and and a more satisfying existence.