Karhu, E.L.ValitutChosen

Year of writing: 2009

Several possible castings

A missionary family moving to Africa. Two sisters, both doctors, one running a private hospital, the other haunted by memories of crisis areas. A young girl craving knowledge and a larger purpose. These stories form a triptych about calling, faith and making the world a better place. The daily battle against cynicism, frustration and apathy is consuming, but is still the only hope for better. But an unwavering faith in your cause can also cut the last remaining human bonds. There are no miracle cures, one must simply keep going on. Is the need to be part of something larger than yourself a noble calling or just selfishness?

Chosen mixes up styles and forms to create a multilayered, sharp and deeply human portrayal of people who are ordinary and extraordinary at the same time.

The play has been translated into English, German, Russian and Slovak.

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