Sara Lazzaro

As the 16th Century began to unfold in the gilded city of Venice that rose much-admired above a sunken forest, a young man came down from the mountains of the Dogado, the Duchy of Venice, to be remembered as the most excellent of painters.

Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.

A pregnant mother with terminal cancer leaves behind 18 sentimental gifts for her unborn daughter to receive every birthday until she reaches womanhood.