Raisa is a Finnish nurse who befriends Zacharias during the Civil War.
Estranged from her family and traumatised by unwelcome sexual advances in her past, she finds in him a gentle soul worthy of her affections. Although he doesn’t return her feelings, he takes up her offer of accommodation and friendship.
When Ansgar arrives and also comes to live with them, the dynamics change.
Raisa has ideological leanings but the force that really drives her isn’t political, it’s a relentless desire to help others: her selflessness finds good outlets in both men.
Lacking confidence and a happy family life she tries to create a homely environment for the three of them but war and politics throw several spanners in the works for her.
Raisa’s character is based on a few people that I have encountered throughout my life: good natured and helpful to a fault, great catalysts and enablers for…
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Thank you 🙂
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You’re very welcome, Christoph! @v@ ❤
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