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.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.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.Tragedy and death personal