Set in a contemporary Moldovan village, the story follows twelve-year-old Cristina as she takes on a maternal role for her two younger brothers while their parents seek work abroad. The narrative explores the harsh realities faced by children left to navigate life without adult guidance, as they mimic the absent figures in their lives and grapple with their fading memories of family. This poignant tale sheds light on the phenomenon of child abandonment due to economic migration, continuing themes from Liliana Corobca's previous work.
Set in a contemporary Moldovan village, the story follows twelve-year-old Cristina as she takes on a maternal role for her two younger brothers while their parents seek work abroad. The narrative explores the harsh realities faced by children left to navigate life without adult guidance, as they mimic the absent figures in their lives and grapple with their fading memories of family. This poignant tale sheds light on the phenomenon of child abandonment due to economic migration, continuing themes from Liliana Corobca's previous work.
