The Topography of Pain

The narrative explores the interconnected lives of three characters across different eras, each grappling with their ambitions and disillusionments. Naďa faces a moral reckoning due to her declining health, asserting control over her own body. Jaro, navigating the post-Communist landscape, reflects on his lost ideals. Adam embodies the culmination of their stories, representing a weary yet adaptable figure in an unpredictable future. Together, they illustrate a profound journey through personal and societal challenges.