Brixton Beach

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Set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka's turmoil, the story follows Alice Fonseka, a young girl torn from her home after a family tragedy. As she relocates to England with her mixed-heritage family, Alice grapples with cultural dislocation while striving to carve out a new life and express herself through art. Despite her efforts, she remains haunted by her past and the ever-present specter of violence, reflecting the lasting impact of her homeland's strife on her identity and creativity.