Within and Without

<p>It's the summer of 1986 and fifteen-year-old Ruben torn between two worlds embarks on a life-altering journey to his family's homeland in Chile.</p><p></p><p>Caught between his Chilean roots and life in Australia Ruben is faced with a pivotal choice. Guided by a wise old Indian and a cryptic lesson on fate his idyllic summer takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with his half-cousin-a forbidden love-and faces the painful reality of returning to Australia.</p><p></p><p>Three years later Ruben is reluctantly drawn back to Chile this time with his father with whom he has a troubled relationship. As he navigates the complexities of the Medina family and his culture Ruben embarks on a profound spiritual awakening that will change him forever.</p><p></p><p>A poignant coming-of-age tale <em>Within and Without </em>explores the power of love fate and self-discovery. It reminds us that life is both the path we choose and the path chosen for us.</p>