In Praise of Older Women

Overview

Amidst the chaos of World War II in Hungary, Andras Vayda navigates his youth by helping local girls connect with American soldiers. Frustrated with his peers, he encounters Maya, a married woman in her thirties, who introduces him to the complexities of love and desire. Maya marks the beginning of Andras's journey, as he continues to form relationships with various older women throughout his adolescence and early adulthood, each encounter shaping his understanding of romance and intimacy in a tumultuous world.