Such a Dangerous Silence

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Set against the backdrop of historical trauma, the story follows Joseph, a gifted cellist from an Armenian family that escaped the Ottoman genocide. Struggling with his heritage, he attempts to forge a new identity while concealing his roots. His romance with an Armenian woman compels him to confront his denial and fear. As the characters grapple with the choice between seeking justice for the past or embracing a future free from it, the narrative delves into themes of exile and identity across Geneva, New York, and Yerevan.