When Is a Man

The story follows Paul Rasmussen, a young ethnographer seeking solace in the remote Immitoin Valley after battling prostate cancer. His journey of self-discovery is complicated by the valley's troubled history, particularly the displacement of families due to a hydroelectric dam. As he navigates the complexities of the community and grapples with a drowned man's mystery, Paul must confront both the lingering emotions of the locals and his own quest for reinvention amidst their shared past.