Somewhere in the Nowhere (Episode 2) / Un Lugar en la Nada (Episodio 2)
Tapa blanda | 143 paginas (Bilingual)
After the shocking and unexpected conclusion of Episode 1: "Before the Beginning," the captivating saga of "Somewhere in the Nowhere" continues to unfold with its second episode, "Pearl of the South”, and we delve deeper into the life of the now orphaned Juan, who must navigate his new reality without his parents.
Set against the backdrop of an island that has endured over 400 years of colonial rule, the story captures the unsettling transition from one ruling power to another following the Spanish-American War of 1898; a period marked by upheaval and uncertainty.
But in 1901, amidst the still ongoing political turmoil, the ten-year-old Juan experiences a life-changing moment when he becomes one of the fortunate few to witness the wonder of the "flickers" projected on a Lumière Cinématographe for the very first time. This mesmerizing experience ignites a passion that will forever guide him on his life journey toward becoming a legendary filmmaker, and sets the stage for one of the varied narrative threads of this epic series.
"Pearl of the South" weaves all these elements into a rich tapestry of drama, history, and suspense, drawing audiences deeper into a story that defies predictability and embraces the extraordinary.
