Synopsis
In the heart of Kakuma Refugee Camp, young Linda receives her late mother Yara’s diary a gift that unravels a painful past kept hidden by her protective grandmother. As Linda reads, she discovers Yara’s story: a brutal assault, a community’s rejection, and the courageous decision to raise the child conceived through violence. Through vivid flashbacks, we witness Yara’s resilience, her love, and the ultimate sacrifice she made to give Lina a future.
Struggling with sorrow and betrayal, Linda confronts the silence that shaped her life. But as she connects with her mother’s voice, she finds strength, purpose, and a deeper understanding of her own identity. By the end, Linda vows to honor Yara’s memory, turning her pain into power and transforming the diary into a symbol of hope, survival, and a daughter’s love.
About
Pascal Kito is a passionate Congolese refugee filmmaker and media trainer based in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. With a bold vision to tell stories that inspire change, Pascal uses the power of film to amplify the voices of displaced communities and spotlight the resilience, dreams, and challenges of refugees.
He serves as a media trainer at STMP Learning Center, where he equips young children and girls with digital literacy and filmmaking skills, empowering them to share their own stories and shape their futures.
Through his work, Pascal is committed to creating space for unheard voices, promoting social justice, and using storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and advocacy.
He serves as a media trainer at STMP Learning Center, where he equips young children and girls with digital literacy and filmmaking skills, empowering them to share their own stories and shape their futures.
Through his work, Pascal is committed to creating space for unheard voices, promoting social justice, and using storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and advocacy.