Retrospect

<p>In the aftermath of the First World War Julia a young Hungarian woman in Budapest is working hard to contribute to the family’s income.</p><p>In her late twenties Julia marries Sándor but then told by her doctor that she must not have children. Julia stubbornly ignores the advice and risks her life to have a son Tommy.</p><p>In the following years and decades both mother and son are forced by circumstances to draw upon their determination courage wit and self-preservation to survive.</p><p>Tragedy and death personal and emotional loss the horrors he witnessed and experienced in WWII make Tommy an adult by the age of 10 and shape Tommy’s character.</p><p>In the wake of the 1956 Hungarian uprising crushed by Soviet tanks he risks his life and escapes from Communism that has risen from the ashes of Fascism.</p><p>Working hard in a new country Tommy marries and they have a daughter Jackie. Unexpected problems present themselves he has to cope with and he must take care of his aging mother.</p><p>From Budapest in the ‘twenties to London in the ‘nineties this is a family saga of three generations ravaged by wars and adverse circumstances.</p><p>Ultimately the story proves that there is always hope even against seemingly insurmountable obstacles provided one has courage resilience mental stamina and a sense of humour.</p>