
The Most Precious of Cargoes
(2024)La plus précieuse des marchandises
In a vast forest, there once dwelled a destitute woodcutter and his wife. Their days were filled with bitter cold, unrelenting hunger, and the constant fear brought on by a war that loomed over them. Life was a cruel and unforgiving struggle for survival. One fateful day, the woodcutter's wife stumbled upon a helpless baby girl abandoned near the train tracks that cut through the forest. This infant, deemed the "most precious of cargoes", would serve as a beacon of hope in the otherwise bleak existence of the woodcutter and his wife. As the child grows, her presence will bring about profound changes in the lives of those she encounters, even the man responsible for casting her aside. Some will go to great lengths to shield her from harm, regardless of the sacrifices required. Through their journey, the true nature of humanity will be exposed, showcasing both the darkest and most compassionate facets of the human heart.









