Longing for the World

Can the need for intimacy and longing to discover the world bring together a maturing teenager, a rebellious seven-year-old, and a young Indonesian fisherman? A summer spent at a lake brings together the fates of Margaux, Juliette, and Joël. It is the start of an unexpected friendship and spiritual transformation.

Margaux is a withdrawn fourteen-year-old spending the summer with her father on Lake Geneva. Monotonous days and an internship at a children's home grow exciting when she meets the energetic Juliette, a half-orphan, and Joël, a mysterious fisherman. An unexpected bond is formed between the three characters. Margaux's initial indifference gives way to a need for intimacy and dreams of faraway travels. This is a story about growing up by building relationships with others – captivating, intimate, and tremendously relevant for anyone looking for their place in the world.

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