The Keening

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Set against the backdrop of the 1918 influenza pandemic in a small coastal town in Maine, the story follows Lyza, who struggles to find her artistic identity amid personal tragedy. After losing her mother, she faces the challenge of protecting her eccentric father, who is at risk of being institutionalized due to his delusions about his deceased wife. As Lyza navigates grief and responsibility, she embarks on a journey to save her father while discovering her own creative potential.