Q: "Many people are passing through the general area; their backs are turned." Does this mean that "The people are sitting down on the beach."?
A: no

Q: "A man is sitting at a table in a clothing store." Does this mean that "The man sitting at the table is waiting on his wife while she is shopping."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A couple are speaking at an event on 09-09-2007." Does this mean that "Two people together are speaking loudly at the event on 09-09-2007"?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "A woman wearing purple looks away while a woman in orange grins at the camera." Does this mean that "A woman wearing looks away while a woman in orange grins at the camera."?
A:
yes