Movie Description:
A beautiful teenager struggles to satisfy the demands of her overbearing father while seeking her own identity in Ruxandra Zenide`s unforgettablefestival hit. Ryna has been raised as a boy because her mechanic father was obsessed with having a son. Despite her enforced short hair and oil stainedslothes, Ryna`s beauty is apparent. Her potential suitors include the young postman, he father`s manipulative friendthe mayor, and Georges, a handsomeFrench anthropologist conducting a studyin town. Georges tells her of the world outside Danube Delta, a dream Ryna barelyallows herself to consider. Whenher mom leaves, unable to tolerate any more of her husband`s abuse, Ryna defiesher father and wears a dress to the townfair. The simple act of independencetriggers a series of events that lead to a tragic end; and afateful choice for Ryna