War and Its Impact

War comes to a tiny west African country, with tragic consequences for two teenage boys, Samu and Emmanuel.

Hope and Resilience

However, in the case of Emmanuel, all is certainly not doom and gloom.

Storytelling and Reflection

The story of the war and Samu's part in it is interwoven with excerpts from a journal in which Emmanuel recounts his experiences of growing up, as well as of the war and its effects on his life.