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The forces of nature are always stronger, mysterious and ever so enchanting. Lorna is one such girl, enchanted by the majesticness of the forest. Every time the forest calls her, she does not hesitate to answer. After a tragic incident, her trust in the forest begins to deteriorate. She's left questioning the way things are and who she really is in a world that's always changing. She takes it upon herself, despite the mistakes of the past, to discover hidden secrets that hold the key to freeing her from her tribulations.
However, in the midst of all this, a childhood friend, Martin is always on her trail. He wants to save Lorna from her foreseeable fate as she continues finding solace in the forest.
A coming of age tale of love, discovery, and taking the leap towards life despite the limitations of our past, future and present.
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