Leaving Guanabara

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows a young French girl in Brazil, blissfully unaware of the devastation affecting her family in France. The death of her mother shatters her idyllic childhood, revealing a hidden legacy that leads to loss of homeland, culture, and connections. As she navigates her displacements, the story explores themes of identity and belonging, with Guanabara Bay symbolizing the profound loss of what is cherished. The journey becomes a quest to uncover her family's secrets and understand her heritage.