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The story begins on a cold, snowy morning in Berlin. Kyle, who is struggling to cope with the loss of her husband, is understandably anxious. Her dependence on medication prescribed by her doctor hints at her delicate mental state. The tension escalates as they head to the airport, where the chaos of travel only amplifies her stress.
As they board the plane, Kyle’s momentary relief quickly turns into horror when she awakens from a nap to find that Julia has vanished. Despite her frantic search and attempts to garner the help of other passengers and flight attendants, Kyle faces disbelief and indifference. The narrative introduces the realistic struggles of a grieving mother, torn between her maternal instincts and the limitations of the people around her.