Fake Smiles and Lasagna

The narrative centers on Christine Jenkins, a high school math teacher who naively enters the lives of Rwandan teenagers Sonia and Eugene, newly arrived in America. Her well-meaning but clumsy attempts to bridge cultural gaps through awkward interactions and excessive lasagna lead to unforeseen challenges that shake her sense of stability. As she navigates these obstacles, Christine learns profound lessons about faith, love, and resilience from Sonia and Eugene, highlighting the transformative power of unlikely friendships and the joy found in unexpected places.