Aster

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Set against the backdrop of World War II in 1942, a nineteen-year-old New Yorker named Aster enlists in the Marine Corps following the tragic loss of his parents. On the eve of his departure, he encounters a captivating and enigmatic woman at a local bar, while the sounds of war echo through the radio. This chance meeting foreshadows the challenges and transformations he will face as he steps into a world of conflict and uncertainty.