Much like Buried (2010) or Cast Away (2000), Nowhere relies almost entirely on a single performance. Anna Castillo carries the weight of the film, portraying Mia’s transition from paralyzing fear to a primal, MacGyver-like resourcefulness. The container becomes a character of its own—a leaking, creaking prison that Mia must transform into a life raft using nothing but the random cargo items around her. Key Themes of the Film