Marfa's River

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Set in 1950s Brussels, a Ukrainian woman grapples with the haunting loss of her child from a decade earlier, shaped by the traumas of World War II. As she navigates her profound loneliness and dark memories, the narrative alternates between her story and introspective reflections. Through her journey, she confronts guilt and sadness, gradually finding solace in work and the kindness of those around her, leading her toward friendship, the hope of redemption, and the possibility of love.