In the Crosswind

In the early hours of June 14, 1941, the lives of thousands of people from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania were forever changed as they were forcibly deported by the Soviets to Siberia. Among them was Erna, a philosophy student and devoted mother to her young daughter. Separated from her husband, Erna's unwavering spirit is tested as she endures the harsh realities of life in remote Siberian territories alongside other displaced women and children.The film explores Erna's resilience in the face of hunger, fear, and relentless humiliation that defined their new existence. Despite these unimaginable challenges, her determination to hold onto hope and preserve her sense of freedom remains undeterred throughout the next fifteen years. The poignant narrative serves as a testament to human endurance and the indomitable spirit of those who never lost sight of their homeland, even in the most oppressive circumstances.