Niederwald

Is it a good idea to emigrate from Germany to this Swiss village? After the accidental death of the mother, an overwhelmed father moves with his infant daughter and her spirited great-grandmother to the hometown of the deceased, where they settle into their new life, warily watched by the local community. Here, even the houses have eyes; the lives of the people are held together by centuries-old rituals, and newcomers are expected to learn Swiss German first. With grotesque humor, sharply drawn characters, captivating imagery, and his distinctive narrative style, Wolfram Höll brings a magical backdrop to life, depicting the story of overcoming grief and exploring themes of integration and belonging in a world marked by aging and climate change.