Éli and his father, of Lebanese origin, have recently arrived in Canada. One night, Éli finds his father with raindrops on his cheeks. He has lost his job. However, the hardship is only temporary. Father and son spend more time together, the father develops his talent for illustration, and love peeks around the corner. The country the Labakis left remains in their thoughts and is still part of their identity, but Éli and his father like living here more and more.
2025 Champlain Award, youth category
2025 Finalist for the Peuplier Award from Forest of Reading
