The Ocean
Vida seems to be magically drawn toward the ocean; she also tells Sabina that "she still couldn’t grasp the immensity" of it after being held captive in the brothel. The ocean, therefore, is a symbol of the freedom that Vida longs for.
The Bloody Heart
Lou tells Sabina that only people with a bloody heart could write good music. The bleeding heart is considered a symbol of a person who shows excessive sympathy.
The Starving Horse
When Sabina's mother is in Colombia, she recounts her dream of a starving horse, which may symbolize her mother's mobility and freedom. Subconsciously, her mother may realize that leaving Colombia and going to the U.S. with her husband means giving up her own dreams.
The Salty Rock
When Sabina goes to a salt mine with her uncle Emilio, he asks her to lick a piece of rock. Later, he uses the rock as a symbol when he tells her that for better or worse she now carries a piece of her land inside of her. The rock, therefore, symbolizes Sabina's connection to her parents' homeland Colombia.
Dolphins
While sitting at the beach with Diego, dolphins start flipping in the distance, which paints a romantic scene. Dolphins are commonly associated with intelligence, playfulness, and strength, but also hope and guidance, keeping people on track to reach their goal. Eventually, Diego ends up successfully pursuing his dream of owning a house at the beach, while Sabina is left behind, not knowing what she will do next.
