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A two-act drama set in a rural household at Christmas during a military incursion, following a family as local men organize guerrilla resistance and prepare for likely bloodshed. The action concentrates on tense farewells, the household's fragile hopes, and an elderly parent’s and a young woman’s confrontation with fear and duty. Domestic scenes alternate with preparations for combat, showing private attachments strained by communal obligations. The play examines sacrifice, solidarity, and the moral burdens of defending home, portraying how love and loyalty are tested under wartime pressure.
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