Synopsis

The outbreak of war in Kuwait scattered Mon and Olive, compelling them to leave their livelihoods behind and return to the Philippines. While Mon’s mother embraced him with warmth, a shadow of worry crossed her face – the loss of his financial support weighed against the added burden of another person to provide for. Her concern manifested as a subtle scrutiny of Olive, until she unearthed a deeply troubling secret. Mon and Olive discovered, in the aftermath of their escape from war, that they h