Set during and after a civil war, this opera follows Adriana, who becomes pregnant after being assaulted by a soldier. Choosing to raise the child, she names him Yonas and attempts to build a life grounded in care and stability while concealing the circumstances of his conception. Years later, Yonas discovers the truth about his father and becomes driven by the desire for violent retribution.

As mother and son confront the legacy of war and inherited trauma, Adriana struggles to persuade him that mercy offers an alternative to perpetuating violence. The work examines cycles of revenge, the lasting effects of conflict, and the possibility of healing within both families and nations.