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Exploring themes of generational legacies and the impact of war, this novella weaves together the stories of women across time and geography. A man recounts the mysterious disappearance of his friend Nastiti in modern Jakarta, while the narrative shifts to Rukmini, an Indo-Dutch girl forced into prostitution during WWII. Arini reveals her mother's dark history in the Netherlands, a war photographer confronts his past with Hanako, and in Osaka, Dara grapples with her struggles to conceive. The interconnected tales highlight the resilience and trauma faced by women throughout history.