Deze serie biedt een diep persoonlijk inkijkje in de levens van verschillende personages terwijl ze de complexiteit van de adolescentie en zelfontdekking navigeren. Elke aflevering biedt een uniek perspectief op uitdagende relaties, eerste liefdes en belangrijke levensgebeurtenissen. Lezers worden uitgenodigd om zich te verbinden met de ervaringen van de protagonisten en na te denken over hun eigen reizen. Het is een aangrijpende en tot nadenken stemmende verkenning van opgroeien en het vinden van je eigen plek in de wereld.
Shahana lives alone with her young brother in the shadow of the Line of Control, the border patrolled by Pakistani and Indian soldiers that divides Kashmir in two. She finds a boy lying unconscious near the border. Zahid is from across the Line of Control, and Shahana takes a terrible risk by sheltering him.
Emilio Garcia Lopez's life takes a dramatic turn when his mother is kidnapped by criminals who mistake her for a wealthy businesswoman. The story unfolds in a contemporary conflict zone, blending action and suspense as Emilio navigates the chaos that ensues. With the help of his cousin Juanita and the Federal Police, he embarks on a desperate quest to rescue his mother, revealing the harsh realities of crime and mistaken identity. This gripping narrative explores themes of family, resilience, and the impact of violence on everyday life.
Amina lives on the edges of Mogadishu. Her family's house has been damaged in Somalia's long civil war, but they continue to live there, reluctant to leave their home. Amina's world is shattered when government forces come to arrest her father because his art has been officially censored, deemed too political.
Set against the backdrop of the devastating civil war in Sri Lanka, the narrative follows Malini, a young girl forced to navigate perilous circumstances after being separated from her parents. Tasked with the care of her younger sister, Banni, she embarks on a treacherous journey to reach their grandfather's village, evading soldiers and searching for food and shelter. The story highlights themes of resilience, survival, and the bond of sisterhood amidst chaos, capturing the harrowing yet hopeful odyssey of two sisters in a war-torn landscape.