Tears of Eritrea

The true, raw, poetic story of three generations of Mdre Bahris in a torn country. Grandfather Gebre fights with his council of sages for Eritrea's autonomy, but the country is annexed by Ethiopia, contrary to international agreements. An endless struggle for freedom erupts. The family is torn apart. Daughters in the liberation movement, son Amanuel forced to fight for the enemy. After independence, fear returns in silence. It is in this world that grandson Iseyas Amanuel grows up. When he speaks out, he ends up in the ruthless prison system. But he does not give up. He speaks with his feet and flees, straight through the high mountains, the desert, across the sea, hoping to find his voice again in Europe. And his dignity.