After the passing of her Mother, Hana struggles to enjoy the dishes that she used to have as a child. An unusual encounter with an elderly neighbor, Bernard, disrupts her plans for the rest of the day. As they form a bond over time, the old man unknowingly helps Hana put things into perspective.
Ioanna Kimbook
Hana
Alexander James Simon
Bernard
After the passing of her Mother, Hana struggles to enjoy the dishes that she used to have as a child. An unusual encounter with an elderly neighbor, Bernard, disrupts her plans for the rest of the day. As they form a bond over time, the old man unknowingly helps Hana put things into perspective.
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