After his father dies in battle, Finnish youth Eero learns that his mother, Kirsti, is packing him off to live with a Swedish foster family. As World War II escalates, Eero's new home in the neutral nation is safe, but he struggles to bond with his guardian . He eventually returns home, but Eero never quite believes in his mother again. Decades later, an elderly Eero learns details that put Kirsti's decision into perspective.
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